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Kingdom of Kotte
The Kingdom of Kotte was a Sinhalese kingdom near modern Colombo, which under Parakramabahu VI briefly united Sri Lanka. It came under heavy Portuguese influence in the 16th century. Its last king left it to Portugal in 1597.
Key facts
| Dates | 1412 – 1597 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | South Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Kotte |
| Founder | Parakramabahu VI |
| Religion(s) | Theravada Buddhism |
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