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Mayadunne of Sitawaka
Male, Deceased Person
1501 – 1581
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Who was Mayadunne of Sitawaka?
Mayadunne was a king of the Kingdom of Sitawaka, who ruled for 60 years between 1521 and 1581. Mayadunne was a fierce opponent of the Portuguese, who had arrived on the Island in 1505. He devoted his whole life attempting to oust his brother Bhuvanekabahu, the king of Kotte and thereby preserve the independence of Lanka, which was being undermined by the Portuguese intrigue. He constantly invaded the territory of Bhuvanekabahu of Kotte.
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- Born
- 1501
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte - Parents
- Children
- Died
- 1581
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on July 23, 2013
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