Mayadunne of Sitawaka

Mayadunne (1501–1581) is a king of the Kingdom of Sitawaka, who rules for 60 years between 1521 and 1581.

Mayadunne is a fierce opponent of the Portuguese, who arrive on the Island in 1505.

He devotes his whole life in an attempt to oust his brother Bhuvanekabahu, the king of Kotte, and thereby preserve the independence of Sri Lanka, which is being undermined by the Portuguese intrigue.

He constantly invades the territory of Bhuvanekabahu of Kotte.

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