King Rajasinha I
Reign: 1581–1593
Kingdom: sitawaka
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Rajasinha I of Sitawaka waged relentless war against the Portuguese for 12 years, nearly driving them from the island. He besieged Colombo and forced Kotte into submission, but internal strife and Portuguese naval superiority prevented total victory.
Rajasinha I of Sitawaka waged relentless war against the Portuguese for 12 years, nearly driving them from the island. He besieged Colombo and forced Kotte into submission, but internal strife and Portuguese naval superiority prevented total victory. His death ended Sitawaka's brief but fierce challenge to colonialism.