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People: Rajasinha I
Topic: Servile War, Third (Gladiators' War or Spartacus, Revolt of)
Location: St John New Brunswick Canada

Rajasinha I

King of Sitawaka
Years: 1544 - 1593

Rajasinha, or Rajasinghe, I is a king of the Kingdom of Sitawaka, known for his extreme bravery and patriotism.

Born as Tikiri Bandara to King Mayadunne of the Kingdom of Sitawaka, the name "Rajasinha" is given to him after a fierce battle against Portuguese forces.

Rajasinha means the King of Lions (or the Lion King).