Lucius Verus vs Vijaya

Lucius Verus was appointed co-emperor by Marcus Aurelius, becoming the first Roman emperor to share power equally with another. This marked the beginning of a joint rule that lasted until Verus's death, with Verus primarily responsible for military campaigns in the East.

Lucius Verus commanded the Roman campaign against the Parthian Empire. Although he remained in Antioch and delegated command to his generals, the campaign was successful. Roman forces sacked the Parthian capital of Ctesiphon in 165, securing a favorable peace treaty.

Lucius Verus died suddenly while returning to Rome from the northern frontier. His death was attributed to the Antonine Plague, which had been brought back by his troops from the East. His death left Marcus Aurelius as sole emperor.

According to the Mahavamsa, Prince Vijaya and his 700 followers landed on the island of Sri Lanka on the day of the Buddha's death. He established the kingdom of Tambapanni, marking the beginning of Sinhalese civilization in Sri Lanka.

Vijaya founded the Kingdom of Tambapanni, the first recorded kingdom in Sri Lanka, with its capital at Tambapanni. He established a system of governance and married a local princess, Kuveni, to consolidate his rule.

Vijaya was exiled from his homeland in India, along with his followers, due to his misdeeds. According to legend, he was the son of King Sinhabahu of Vanga (Bengal) and was banished for his violent behavior.

Vijaya married Kuveni, a local princess of the Yaksha tribe, who helped him defeat other local chieftains. The marriage was a political alliance that secured his control over the island. Later, he abandoned her for a princess from India.