The Kandy-Kandyan Wars: The Last Sinhala Stand

We left off with the fall of Kandy in 1815, but the story doesn't end there. In this episode, we explore the Uva Rebellion of 1817-1818, the final, desperate uprising against British rule in Sri Lanka. We focus on two key figures: Keppetipola Disawe and Pilimatalawe, who led the resistance not just as military commanders, but as symbols of a shattered sovereignty. You will hear about the brutal execution of Keppetipola by Lord Minto, the psychological warfare used to break the rebels' spirit, and how the rebellion's failure cemented British control over the island's interior. This is a story of loyalty, betrayal, and the high cost of resisting empire, set against the backdrop of the Kandyan Highlands and the political intrigue of the Nayakkar court.

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