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The Kingdom of Raigama and Dutch Protectorate of Raigama (Sinhala: රාජධානිය ගේ Raigama) is an independent nation off the coast of mainland India, currently ruled by the Akash Dynasty. Raigama came into existence around 1415, after the fall of the Gampola Kingdom. The state is a agnatic-cognatic monarchy, with its capital based in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.

14th Through Mid 16th Century
Raigama was established around 1415, when the Kingdom of Gampola split into three realms; Kingdom of Jaffna in the North, Kingdom of Kotte in the middle of the island, and Raigama surrounding Kotte. Raigama and its two neighbors existed on island in peace, although they were hostile to each other. Through this time period Raigama was very unstable and rulers exchanged hands a lot. Raigama has always had the policy of giving no access to Jaffna, trying to deprive them of trade and technology.



Late 16th Century
The Kingdom of Raigama finally received some stability in 1564 when King Samir I, a 32 year old of the Kshatriya caste declared himself as rightful ruler. Samir I's main focuses were to improve the military, infrastructure, and education system of Raigama, and improve relations with western powers. Samir once visited the Netherlands. Under Samir's reign temples, roads, and other structures were built, some influenced by the Western Powers. He also made educational facilities more accessible all citizens and improved the literacy rate.

Dutch Protectorate of Raigama
After multiple visits to the Netherlands, in 1581 King Samir signed the Treaty of Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. This purpose of this treaty was to "Guarantee Raigama protection from other European powers, help with disease, and semi modernization in exchange, for use of manpower, resources, and the set up of Raigama becoming a protectorate of the Netherlands". Raigama would retain Kingdom status, but be a protectorate under the Dutch realm. This is was the beginning of when the Netherlands became a major influence of Raigama. Over time the Dutch currency was adopted, and wealthier citizens and traders started speaking Dutch.

First Raigaman Island War
On January 11, 1581, King Samir I declared the First Raigaman Island War to press his claims to the rest of the island, in this war specifically Kotte. Kotte the isolationist nation had no allies, was quickly overwhelmed by the coalition of Urdustan and Raigaman forces supported by the Netherlands. By 1582, the forces led by King Samir had reached Kotte's capital, Kandy. The war ended when the former King of Kotte was forced to sign the Treaty of Kandy. The treaty stated that Kotte would become a vassal of Raigama, and would be renamed the Grand State of Kotte (For more information on the war visit First Raigaman Island War).

Foundation of Nava Kotte
After exploring the region around India and Indochina, in 1584 the colony and trade post Nava Kotte was founded. Although administered by Raigama, Nava Kotte was also used by the Dutch for trade. It made it easier to trade with Dai Viet and the Dutch colonies in Indonesia. It was administered at first similar to a grand state. After the Raigaman Recession, the Treaty of Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte was amended and made it so the trade post was administered by a Dutch governor. This amendment also made it so the island would need to follow Dutch laws stricter.



The Raigaman Recession (1590-____)
In 1590, Raigama started to suffer from a recession that lasted _____. The common theory for the recession is that it was caused by a combination of the rapid expansion of the navy, First Raigaman Island War, establishment of the new colony, and also the Dutch quota system. As the economy started to implode, many Dutch traders left Raigama as they saw their profits come to an end. The government suffered from a loss of most of their navy and retraction of their colony. As Kottans were effected by the recession as well, many nobles questioned Raigaman rule and tried many times, to petition to be a separate state under the Dutch. Many historians also theorized that the recession was the main cause of Samir I's depression.

Death of King Samir I
King Samir I died on December 28, 1602 at age sixty-eight, due to old age and the questionable medical treatments of the time. A large ceremony took place in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte where many mourned about the death of the king. His heir and many generals gave him the title, "Samir I the Great". Because of agnatic-cognatic inheritance, the next in line to the throne was his oldest son, Samir Venkata Navin Prabhat Akash (Samir II). Samir II received Dutch education, and had a slightly different approach to government. He wants Raigama to be self-reliable, and avoid another recession.

Geography
Raigama is in the Indian Ocean southwest of the Bay of Benegal, between latitudes 5°N and 10°N. Sri Lanka is separated from the Indian subcontinent by a strait, between them and Urdustan. According to Hindu mythology, a land bridge existed between the Indian mainland and the island. It now amounts to only a chain of limestone shoals. It was reportedly passable on foot up to 1480, until cyclones deepened the channel.

Official Allies

 * Netherlands (Raigama under Protectorate)
 * Urdustan

Trade Partners

 * Dai Viet
 * Netherlands
 * Urdustan

Friendly

 * Members of the Indian League (Sindh, Dhundhar, Jaunpur, Jaisalmer, Marwar, Bahamani, Suri Empire, Multan, Ladakh, Kangra, Afghanistan, and Delhi)

Weary

 * Jaffna (also enemy of the state)