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Mayadunne (Sinhala: මායාදුන්නේ) (1501–1581) 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.

active years end year
1581-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
1521-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth date
1501-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth place
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Kingdom of Kotte
death date
1581-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
death place
Kingdom of Sitawaka, Avissawella
parent
Vijayabahu VII of Kotte
place of burial
Kingdom of Sitawaka
predecessor
Dharmapala of Kotte
successor
Rajasinha I of Sitawaka
title
King of Sitawaka

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