Jayavīra was King of Kandy from 1511 to 1551. He succeeded his father Senasammata Vikramabahu as king and was succeeded by his son Karalliyadde Bandara. During the reign of Banḍāra, Catholic friars appeared at court and some conversions took place in the kingdom.

See also List of Sri Lankan monarchs

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External links Kings & Rulers of Sri Lanka Codrington's Short History of Ceylon