Rajasinha I

GPTKB entity

Statements (44)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vimaladharmasuriya_I
gptkbp:alliance gptkb:Kandyan_Kingdom
gptkbp:associated_with Sitawaka Kingdom
gptkbp:birth_date 1550
gptkbp:capital Sitawaka
gptkbp:cultural_contribution Patron of arts and literature
gptkbp:cultural_heritage gptkb:temple
gptkbp:cultural_impact Promotion of Sinhala culture
gptkbp:death_date 1593
gptkbp:descendant Rajasinha II
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Agricultural development
With neighboring kingdoms
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:House_of_Sitawaka
gptkbp:father Bhuvanekabahu VII
gptkbp:historical_event gptkb:Chronicles_of_Sri_Lanka
gptkbp:historical_impact Resistance against colonialism
gptkbp:historical_period 16th century
gptkbp:historical_significance Unification of Sri Lanka against colonial powers
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Mahavamsa
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rajasinha I
gptkbp:influence Sri Lankan history
gptkbp:known_for Resistance against Portuguese
gptkbp:language Sinhalese
gptkbp:legacy Strengthening of the Sinhalese kingdom
Symbol of Sri Lankan nationalism
gptkbp:military_strategy Guerrilla warfare against Portuguese
Against Portuguese forces
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Princess_of_Kotte
gptkbp:narrative_style Legends and folklore
gptkbp:notable_achievement Commemorated in Sri Lankan history
gptkbp:notable_battle Battle of Mulleriyawa
gptkbp:notable_recipients Promotion of education
gptkbp:political_position Anti-Portuguese coalition
gptkbp:predecessor Vijaya Rajasinha
gptkbp:reform Strengthening local governance
gptkbp:reign_end 1581-1593
gptkbp:religion gptkb:temple
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Kandyan_princess
gptkbp:successor Rajasinha II
gptkbp:symbolism Hero of Sri Lankan resistance
gptkbp:territory gptkb:Sri_Lanka
gptkbp:title King of Sitawaka