The vessels carrying the prince and his entourage landed at the northwest cost of Sri Lanka. After defeating the local tribes with the help receive from the Yakkhni "Kuweni" the prince established a kingdom in Tammana, and ruled the country for 38 years. Kuweni was expelled by the king who later married an Indian princess after his coronation.
It's believed that Kuweni had two children named Deegahatta and Visala from King Vijeya. They are supposed to have escaped into the jungle after Kuweni was killed by her relatives for betraying them.
The Veddhas believe that they are the descendents of Deegahatta and Visala the children of King Vijaya and Yakkhini Kuweni.
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