 Realizing Vickramabahu posed a threat to them, Manabharana and Jayabahu set out to kill Vickramabahu.Kitti Sri Megha, Mahabharana's brother joined them in the battle against Vickramabahu, who was at the time ruler of the principality of Ruhuna.Although outnumbered, Vickramabahu was victorious, defeating the royal army in a number of battles.