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Rajasinghe I (Sinhala:පළමුවන රාජසිංහ) was a king of the Kingdom of Sitawaka. He is known for his extreme bravery and patriotism. Born as Tikiri Bandara to King Mayadunne of the Kingdom of Sitawaka the name Rajasinha was given to him after a fierce battle against Portuguese forces. Rajasinha means the King of Lions (or the Lion King).

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active years end year
1592-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
1581-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth date
1544-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth place
Sri Lanka
death date
1593-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
death place
Sri Lanka
parent
Mayadunne of Sitawaka
place of burial
Sri Lanka
predecessor
Mayadunne of Sitawaka
successor
Vimaladharmasuriya I of Kandy
title
King of Sitawaka

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