Episode 2 of 3

Killing of Hadji Marikar

When
26 September 1817
Where
Wellassa
Part of
Outbreak of the Great Rebellion of 1817–18 in Sri Lanka

Hadji Marikar was captured by Bootawe Rate Rala in Wellassa and killed on Wilbawe's orders on 26 September 1817.

On his way to Kehelwella, Hadji Marikar was captured by Bootawe Rate Rala in Wellassa. He was killed on Wilbawe's orders on 26 September 1817. This event marked a significant escalation in the conflict.

Sources

  1. Great Rebellion of 1817–1818 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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