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Bhuvaneka Bahu was the eldest son of Vijayabahu VII of Kotte and his chief queen Anula Kahatuda. He was born in 1468 and his brothers were Mayadunne of Sitawaka and Rayigam Bandara. After his father married a second time his new queen brought a son from another relationship called Deva Rajasinghe who the king intended to pass on the crown to and Bhuvaneka Bahu and his two brothers responded by fleeing the kingdom and on their return they had an army given by the King of Kandy.