Parakramabahu I

Parakramabahu I was a powerful king of Sri Lanka during the 12th century, renowned for unifying the island and promoting cultural and administrative development. He is famous for his efforts to improve agriculture, especially through large-scale irrigation projects, such as building extensive reservoirs to support farming and ensure water supply. His reign was marked by stability, military strength, and the encouragement of arts and religion. Parakramabahu is remembered as a wise and capable ruler who transformed Sri Lanka into a prosperous and organized kingdom.