King Kawanthissa

King Kawanthissa had a very wise and patriotic queen called Vihara Maha Devi. She gave birth to two sons, Gemunu and Tissa. Although King Kawanthissa did not wan to get involved in war with King Elara of Anuradhapura, his sons wanted to invade Anuradhapura and defeat the king there in an attempt to unite the entire country. They also wanted to save the Buddhist place of worship from the Dravidians.

After defeating King Elara in a fierce war, King Gemunu alias Dutugemunu become the King of entire Ceylon. He was very much attached to the Maha Sanga and Duddhism.