Kingdom of Raigama

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Establishment

• January 1522: Pararajasingha was given the Principality of Raigama.

Chronology

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1. Vijayabā Kollaya

In 1521, the three sons of the Kotte king Vijayabahu VII rebelled against their father. After killing Vijayabahu, his sons (Bhuvanekabahu, Pararajasingha and Mayadunne) divided the kingdom among themselves in the 'Spoiling of Vijayabahu'. Mayadunne received the Kingdom of Sitawaka.

• January 1522: Pararajasingha was given the Principality of Raigama.

2. Sinhalese-Portuguese War

Were a series of wars between the native kingdoms of modern-day Sri Lanka and the Portuguese Empire.

2.1. Growth of the Sitawaka kingdom

Were a series of military campaigns by the Sinhalese Kingdom of Sitawaka to expand its territories.

• January 1539: Kingdom of Raigama annexed by Sitawaka in 1538.

Disestablishment

• January 1539: Kingdom of Raigama annexed by Sitawaka in 1538.