Chap. XI The Reign of Prakrama Bahu
A.D. 1071. Recovery of the island from the Malabars 404
Wijayo Bahu I. expels the Malabars 405
Birth of the Prince Prakrama 405
His character and renown 405
Immense public works constructed by him 406
Restores the order of the Buddhist priesthood 406
Intercourse between Siam and Ceylon 406
Temples and sacred edifices built by Prakrama 407
The Gal-Wihara at Pollanarrua 407
Ruins of Pollanarrua 408
Extraordinary extent of his works for irrigation 409
Foreign wars of Prakrama 409
His conquests in India 410
The death of Prakrama Bahu 410