{"product_id":"konappu-bandara","title":"Konappu Bandara","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"469\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eKonappu Bandara\u003c\/strong\u003e is a historically grounded English-language novel written by \u003cstrong data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"106\"\u003eP. S. W. Goonawardena\u003c\/strong\u003e and published by \u003cstrong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"145\"\u003eGodage Publishers\u003c\/strong\u003e, comprising \u003cstrong data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"165\"\u003e376\u003c\/strong\u003e pages of richly detailed narrative. The book carries the \u003cstrong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eISBN 9552091853\u003c\/strong\u003e and unfolds against the backdrop of late 16th-century Sri Lanka, a period marked by intense political turmoil and the struggle for sovereignty in the face of Portuguese colonial ambitions. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eAt its heart, \u003cem data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"502\"\u003eKonappu Bandara\u003c\/em\u003e tells the compelling story of its eponymous protagonist, a nobleman whose life mirrors the upheavals of his time. Born into a noble family in the Kandyan Kingdom, Konappu Bandara’s early life is shaped by conflict and displacement. Forced into exile after his family faces persecution, he spends years navigating the treacherous political currents of the era, even aligning with Portuguese forces and adopting foreign customs to survive and learn. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003eThe novel brings to life Konappu’s remarkable transformation from fugitive to a central figure in the restoration of Sinhalese sovereignty. Renouncing foreign influence and his adopted faith, he returns to Kandy with the fierce determination to reclaim his homeland. Through strategic brilliance and unyielding resolve, Konappu Bandara eventually overthrows puppet rulers and ascends the throne as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eKing Vimaladharmasuriya I\u003c\/strong\u003e, ushering in a resurgence of cultural identity and resistance against European domination. The narrative weaves together historical events with personal drama, offering readers both an engaging character arc and a vivid portrayal of a nation in turmoil. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003eIdeal for enthusiasts of historical fiction and readers interested in Sri Lankan history, \u003cem data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003eKonappu Bandara\u003c\/em\u003e captures the essence of a defining era, blending scholarship with storytelling to illuminate the legacy of one of the island’s most resilient leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Godage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34073922044001,"sku":"LK8H23EQZM","price":16.0,"currency_code":"QAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1762\/3971\/files\/LS699135TD-02-E_1.jpg?v=1735629618","url":"https:\/\/lakpura.qa\/products\/konappu-bandara","provider":"Lakpura®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}