Rajasinha I of Sitawaka
Sri Lankan king of Sitawaka from 1581 to 1593 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rajasinghe I also known as the lion of Sitawaka (Sinhala:පළමුවන රාජසිංහ)[1] was a king of Sitawaka, known for his patriotism and fight against the Portuguese invasion of Sri Lanka. Born as Tikiri Bandara to King Mayadunne, he received the name "Rajasimha" (meaning the Lion King) after the fierce Battle of Mulleriyawa.
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Rajasinha I | |
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Lion of Sitawaka | |
King of Sitawaka | |
Reign | 1581–1593 |
Coronation | 1581 |
Predecessor | Mayadunne |
Successor | Kingdom abolished |
King of Kandy | |
Reign | 1581-1591 |
Predecessor | Kusumasana Devi |
Successor | Vimaladharmasuriya I |
Born | 1532 August 15 Sitawaka |
Died | 1593 March 17 (aged 60) Pethangoda Bamboo Grove |
Burial | |
Spouse | Queen Consort Nilupulmala Kirawelle |
Issue | Prince Rajasuriya Prince Jayasuriya |
Father | Mayadunne |
Mother | Queen Consort Leelawathi |
Religion | Hinduism prev. Theravada Buddhism |
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