“Some of the very heroic and colourful figures in our history are sons of Sabaragamuwa - Parakramabahu I, born in Dedigama, the warrior King Rajasinghe I also known as Sitawaka Rajasingha, Edirille Rala born in Colombo and baptised Domingo Corea, who returned to the village of his ancestors Atulugama near Sitawaka and turned against the Portuguese.”

'Sabaragamuwa - in Legend and History published by the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council. http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2004/09/26/fea19.html

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