Parakrama Bahu
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Parakrama Bahu I the Great. Sinhalese king of Sri Lanka from Polonnaruwa Dinasty. Ruled in 1153-1186. United the whole island under his rule, and even invaded India and Burma.
Parakrama was known for the rapid development of hydraulic infrastructure during his reign, builing large amounts of tanks, canals, and artificial lakes. His largest legacy was the Parakrama Samudra or "Sea of Parakrama", a vast lake adjoining his capital at Polonnaruwa.
His most famous quote was "Not one drop of water shall reach the sea without first serving man"
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