Fighting valiantly, Prince Sapumal was able to crush whatever force that he faced. As he advanced, the enemy soldiers who were losing were retreating to Jaffna. Prince Sapumal, went as far as Jaffna. By this time, the capital city of Aryachakravarti was defended by a huge army. They were adopting all possible strategies. Prince Sapumal, had to wage a fierce battle there, as there were some clever warriors in Aryachakravarti's army.

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