The Last King of Kandy: Sri Lanka's Final Stand

We trace the tragic arc of Sri Vikrama Rajasinha, the last monarch of the Kandyan Kingdom, who ruled during the British conquest in 1815. While earlier episodes covered the Dutch and Portuguese eras, this episode focuses on the internal decay that preceded the external blow. We explore how his paranoia led to the execution of Keppetipola Disawe, a national hero, and how he mishandled the rebellion against British rule. Through the eyes of the Maha Nilame and the Buddhist clergy, we see how the loss of faith in the king allowed the British East India Company to present themselves as liberators rather than conquerors. This is a story of political missteps, cultural alienation, and the end of an independent Sinhalese monarchy.

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