Sahassa Malla of Polonnaruwa

Sahassa Malla (also known as "The lion hearted king") was King of Polonnaruwa in the thirteenth century, who ruled from 1200 to 1202. He succeeded Lilavati as king of Polonnaruwa, who was removed from the throne by her co-Ministers. He was deposed by General Ayasmantha and succeeded by Kalyanavati. He was the younger brother of Nissanka Malla.