Lokissara

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Lokissara
King of Polonnaruwa
Reign1210-1211
Predecessor Lilavati
Successor Lilavati

Lokissara was a Damila soldier who was enlisted with an army abroad and defeated the Royal Polonnaruwa Army deposing Lilavati. Lokissara ruled for nine months from 1210 to 1211 before the Royal Army restored Lilavati for the third time.

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    Lokissara
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    Regnal titles
    Preceded by King of Polonnaruwa
    12101211
    Succeeded by