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| image = Capture of HM Rajasinha in 1815. |
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| other_names = D.V.A Dias |
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| nationality = [[Sri Lanka|Sri Lankan]] |
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Don William Adrian Dias Bandaranaike (Sinhala: දොන් විලියම් ඒඩ්රියන් ඩයස් බණ්ඩාරනායක) Muhandiram of the Governor's Gate, was a Ceylonese colonial-era headmen and interpreter for the British during the capture of King Sri Vikrama Rajasinha of Kandy in 1815.
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| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Other names | D.V.A Dias |
| Occupation | Muhandiram of the Governor's Gate |
| Spouse | Johanna Elizebeth Amarasekera |
| Children | Don Adrian Dias Bandaranaike
Don Johannes Peter Dias Bandaranaike Don Thomas Dias Bandaranaike |
| Parent | Father: Don Daniel Dias Wijewardena Bandaranayake Mother: Dona Clara Amarasekere |
| Relatives | Brother: Don Solomon Dias Bandaranaike |
Family History
The origins of the Bandaranayaka family in Sri Lanka is claimed to be from the person known as Nilaperumal Pandaram who was from India and served he was high priest of the Temple of Nawagamuwa Pattini Devalaya. The family changed their name to the Sinhalese form of Bandaranaike and they adopt Portuguese name like Dias. They served the Portuguese rule and got social privileges and later on Dutch. Their golden era began as translators and local scribes expanding their influence and power.