The reasons for Parākramabāhu behavior are considered uncertain, but according to the "Culavamsa", his journey was essentially one of reconnaissance. Although the three monarchs of the provinces were united, they all harbored the wish the govern the kingdom of Rajarata. At the time, however, it was suggested that none of them could take control of Rajarata, due to the limited resources available in their small provinces. Parakramabahu did not wish to believe this, and thus traveled to Rajarata to learn the conditions of the province himself.