Properties (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Monarch
|
| gptkbp:administrativeDivision |
Reorganized the kingdom's administration
|
| gptkbp:alliance |
Allied_with_the_British
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| gptkbp:birthYear |
1635
|
| gptkbp:capital |
gptkb:Kandy
|
| gptkbp:culturalContribution |
Patron_of_the_arts
|
| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
Supported local artisans
Contributed_to_Sri_Lankan_heritage Promoted_a_revival_of_Sinhala_culture |
| gptkbp:culturalInfluence |
Influenced local art and architecture
|
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
Key_figure_in_the_formation_of_Sri_Lankan_identity
|
| gptkbp:deathYear |
1687
|
| gptkbp:descendant |
Descendant_of_the_Sinhalese_royal_family
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| gptkbp:diplomaticRelations |
Established_relations_with_the_French
|
| gptkbp:dynasty |
gptkb:House_of_Kandy
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| gptkbp:father |
gptkb:King_Vimaladharmasuriya_I
|
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
Ruled_during_colonial_expansion_in_Asia
|
| gptkbp:historicalEvent |
Artifacts from his reign are preserved in museums
|
| gptkbp:historicalFigures |
Prominent_figure_in_Sri_Lankan_history
|
| gptkbp:historicalImpact |
Impact_on_Sri_Lankan_independence_movements
|
| gptkbp:historicalLegacy |
Remembered for his resistance efforts
|
| gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
17th century
Interpreted as a symbol of national pride Viewed through the lens of colonial resistance. Commemorated_in_Sri_Lankan_history Integral_to_the_narrative_of_Kandy's_history Part_of_the_narrative_of_Sri_Lankan_kings |
| gptkbp:historicalResearch |
Subject of various historical studies
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
gptkb:Chronicles_of_the_Kandyan_Kingdom
Documented in historical texts Recognized as a national hero Influenced future generations of leaders Significant_in_the_context_of_Sri_Lankan_history Strengthened_the_Kingdom_of_Kandy |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
King Rajasinha II
|
| gptkbp:knownFor |
Resistance_against_the_Dutch
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Promoted_Sinhala_culture
|
| gptkbp:militaryRank |
gptkb:Dutch-Portuguese_War
Led forces against colonial powers |
| gptkbp:mother |
gptkb:Queen_of_Kandy
|
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
Construction of temples
|
| gptkbp:politicalPosition |
Legacy of resistance against colonialism
Formed alliances with local chieftains Used guerrilla tactics against invaders |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:King_Rajasinha_I
|
| gptkbp:reign |
1629
1687 |
| gptkbp:religion |
Buddhism
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
Princess of Kandy
|
| gptkbp:successor |
King Vimaladharmasuriya II
|
| gptkbp:title |
King of Kandy
|
| gptkbp:treaty |
Treaty of 1638
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