Pedro II of Brazil vs Rajasinha I

Pedro II was crowned Emperor of Brazil on July 18, 1841, at age 14, after a regency period. His coronation marked the beginning of a 49-year reign that would see Brazil achieve stability, economic growth, and territorial expansion.

Pedro II led Brazil into the Paraguayan War (1864-1870) against Paraguay under Francisco Solano L

Pedro II signed the Lei

Pedro II was overthrown by a military coup led by Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca on November 15, 1889. The coup established the First Brazilian Republic, ending 67 years of imperial rule and sending the imperial family into exile in Europe.

Pedro II and his family were exiled to Europe after the coup, settling in France. He lived in relative obscurity, maintaining correspondence with intellectuals and scholars, until his death in Paris in 1891.

Rajasinha I's forces decisively defeated the Portuguese at the Battle of Mulleriyawa. This was the worst defeat inflicted on the Portuguese in Sri Lanka, nearly driving them from the island.

Rajasinha I converted from Buddhism to Hinduism, adopting the title 'Sivaguru'. This alienated many of his Buddhist subjects and led to internal unrest.

Following his conversion, Rajasinha I ordered the destruction of Buddhist temples and monasteries in his kingdom. This included the Temple of the Tooth in Kotte, which was burned down.

Rajasinha I laid siege to the Portuguese fort of Colombo for over a year. Despite his efforts, the siege failed due to Portuguese naval superiority and the arrival of reinforcements from Goa.