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Hidden in the misty foothills of Dehiowita, the ruins of Seethawaka Palace stand as a silent witness to one of Sri Lanka’s most defiant kingdoms. Established in 1511 CE by King Mayadunne, this was the epicenter of the Seethawaka Kingdom—a short-lived but fierce resistance against Portuguese colonization. Later expanded by his son, the legendary King Rajasinha I, the palace’s strategic location between the Yakatuwa Mountains and Koboturawa Rock made it a natural fortress.

Kandy, the last capital of Sri Lanka’s monarchy, is home to the Raja Maligawa, or Royal Palace of Kandy. This historic site, once the residence of the last King of Kandy, Sri Wickrama Rajasingha, is a must-visit for those interested in Sri Lanka’s regal past.