King Wimaladharmasuriya I

GPTKB entity

Statements (65)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Temple_of_the_Tooth
gptkbp:alliance Formed alliances with neighboring kingdoms
Allied with local chieftains
gptkbp:birth_date 1560
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Kandy
gptkbp:capital gptkb:Kandy
gptkbp:conflict Opposition from colonial powers
gptkbp:contribution Cultural development in Kandy
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Kandyan culture
gptkbp:cultural_impact Impact on Sri Lankan arts
Promotion of Buddhism in Sri Lanka
gptkbp:cultural_practices Trade with South India
Traditional Kandyan rituals
gptkbp:cultural_representation Kandyan identity
Recognized in Sri Lankan history
gptkbp:death_date 1604
gptkbp:descendant gptkb:Noble_family_of_Kandy
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Agricultural development
Negotiated treaties
Diplomatic ties with other kingdoms
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:House_of_Kandy
gptkbp:education Promotion of Buddhist education
gptkbp:era Early Modern Period
gptkbp:father gptkb:King_Vimaladharmasuriya_I
gptkbp:has_ability Strong army
gptkbp:historical_analysis Studies on his reign
gptkbp:historical_context Colonial era in Sri Lanka
gptkbp:historical_documentation Artifacts from his reign
gptkbp:historical_event gptkb:Chronicles_of_Sri_Lanka
gptkbp:historical_figure Contemporaries in Sri Lanka
gptkbp:historical_impact Influence on Sri Lankan identity
gptkbp:historical_period 16th century
gptkbp:historical_significance Key figure in Sri Lankan history
Strengthening the Kingdom against colonial powers
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Historical_texts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label King Wimaladharmasuriya I
gptkbp:influence Sri Lankan history
gptkbp:known_for Unifying the Kingdom of Kandy
gptkbp:language Sinhala
Encouraged local crafts
gptkbp:legacy Foundation for future kings
Influence on governance in Kandy
Influence on later kings of Kandy
gptkbp:manager Centralized governance
gptkbp:military_strategy Defended against Portuguese invasions
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Queen_of_Kandy
gptkbp:narrative_style Stories of his reign
gptkbp:nationality Sri Lankan
gptkbp:notable_event Construction of the Temple of the Tooth
gptkbp:patronage Support for local artisans
gptkbp:portrait Historical paintings
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:King_Vimaladharmasuriya_II
gptkbp:reform Improvement of social welfare
gptkbp:reign_end 1592
1604
gptkbp:religion gptkb:temple
gptkbp:social_structure Feudal system
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Princess_of_Jaffna
gptkbp:successor gptkb:King_Rajasinha_I
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:Kandyan_crown
gptkbp:title gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:tradition gptkb:Kandyan_dance
Promoted coexistence of religions