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Category: History Of Kandy

Jul 13
Legends on How KANDY Got Its Name – Senkadagala

Nestled atop a plateau and encircled by majestic mountains, the citadel of the Kandyan…

Jul 13
Kandy, During Portuguese Colonial era

Kandy City During the Portuguese Colonial Era In the heart of Sri Lanka, the city of…

Jul 13
Kandy: Explore the Cultural Gem of Sri Lanka

Introduction to Kandy Nestled in the heart of Sri Lanka, Kandy is a cultural gem that…

Jul 12
King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe and the end of Kandyan Kingdom

The Tumultuous Reign of King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe: A Tale of Power, Betrayal, and…

Jun 28
King Rajadhi Rajasinghe (1781-1798)

During the reign of this king, the Dutch power over the law country regions of the…

Jun 28
King Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe (1747-1781)

Since King Sri Vijaya Rajasinghe had no sons, his chief consort’s brother became the…

Jun 28
King Sri Vijaya Rajasinghe (1739-1747)

With the accession of King Sri Vijaya Rajasinghe, there occurred a new dynasty known…

Jun 28
King Weera Parakrama Narendrasinghe (1707-1739)

King Weera Parakrama Narendrasinghe ascended the throne. He was the son of King…

Jun 28
King Vimaladharmasuriya II (1687-1707)

After king Rajasinghe II, his son Vimaladharmasuriya II ascended the throne. It’s…

Jun 28
King Rajasinghe II – Alias Maha Astane (1635-1687)

After the death of King Senarath in 1635, Maha Astane alias Rajasinghe II ascended the…