though the Kandyans held some discussions to
make the pact lenient, the Dutch did not agree
with it. Finally, the Kandyans tended not to make
it work practically.
Important Facts
Though the Europeans came to Asia on various
purposes such as getting economic benefits and
promulgating the religion, their purposes changed
with the transformations that took place in Europe.
Since there was no political unity in Sri Lanka
when the Portuguese arrived, it helped them to
expand their power.
As king Dharmapala, who was the ruler of Kotte,
was loyal to the Portuguese, first the Portuguese
power was spread in the Kotte kingdom.
During the 16th century the rulers in the Kandyan
kingdom were engaged in a strong fight against the
Portuguese.
Several battles started between the Portuguese and
the Kandyans as the Portuguese attempted to spread
their power in the Kandyan kingdom.
The rulers in the Kandyan kingdom obtained the
support of the Dutch to expel the Portuguese from
the country.
There were various types of conflicts between the
Dutch and the Kandyan kings.
Activity- One reason that assisted the Portuguese
to capture the kingdoms of Kotte and Jaffna
was the internal conflicts that existed in those
kingdoms. Referring to this explain how the
disunity of a country leads to its destruction. - Describe the then existed political
situation in Sri Lanka during the period of the
Portuguese arrival.
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the student more and if necessary, it can be used as a guide by
the parents or other adults. However, this does not mean that
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