Sakalakala Wallabha

Sakalakala Wallabha, was the viceroy or provincial king of the sub kingdom of Udugampola in the Kotte Kingdom during the sixteenth century. He was the son of King Veera Parakramabahu VIII of Kotte[1][2] and his chief queen's sister.[3] His brother, Thaniya-Vallabha, was the viceroy of Katupiti Madampe. He had four step brothers, Dharma Parakramabahu, Vijayaratne, Rajasingha and Raigam Bandara. The Rajaveliya recounts how together with his brother, he defeated a Muslim rebel, who terrorised the area named 'Kadirayana' and restored peace.[1]

Not to be confused with Sakalakala Vallavan.

References
  1. Wijesuriya, Dinithi (2015). "Administration of Udugampola, sub kingdom: A Historical and Archaeological Legacy". University of Kelaniya. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
  2. Ariyaratne, L. W. (6 October 2012). "Revival of Kotte Period: 'Patha Pokuna'". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
  3. Karunathilake, Halaliye (21 December 2008). "The Kandyan Rebellion". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
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