Soon after he became the king in Ruhuna, Dutthagamani launched a campaign against Elara with the intention of "restoring and glorifying Buddhism" in the country.
Segera setelah ia menjadi raja di Ruhuna, Dutthagamani meluncurkan kampanye melawan Elara dengan tujuan "memulihkan dan memuliakan agama Buddha" di negara ini.