​King Rajasinghe I of Sitawaka (Prince Tikiri Bandara) was one of the greatest and most fearless military commanders in Sri Lankan history. Standing strong against the three major powers of that era—the Portuguese, the Kingdom of Kotte, and the Kingdom of Kandy—he single-handedly waged war, defeated them, and succeeded in unifying the vast majority of the island under his rule. ​The Battle of Mulleriyawa (1562): This historic battle showcased Prince Tikiri Bandara's tactical brilliance to the en