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“Dominicus Corea had a posthumous son, Lewis Corea who became the Dissawe of Uva. Sir Paul Peiris wrote that `With the disappearance of Dominicus Corea, came a short lull in military operations of which the Portuguese officials availed themselves to give free rein to that rapacity which so frequently disgraced their careers in the East'. Dominicus Corea was succeeded by his brother Simon, as Dissawe of the Sat Korale, Kotte and Sitawaka.”

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Dominicus Corea

Dominicus Corea (1565–1596), also known as Edirille Rala, was a prominent local leader and military commander in 16th-century Sri Lanka (Ceylon) during Portuguese colonial rule. He led a rebellion against the Portuguese and briefly controlled parts of the Kingdom of Kotte. Known for his strategic skills, he was eventually captured and executed by Portuguese forces. His life reflects the complex interactions between indigenous powers and European colonizers in the region. more

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