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11 D I O G O DE M E L L O DE C A S T R O, 1663 - 1635. Don Jorge de Almeida meanwhile became very unpopular and on representations made by the people, was recalled, and Diogo de Mello de Castro was sent in 1633 as captain - general. As Senerat had repudiated the treaty accepted by his ambassador, the new general decided to make a demonstration of hostilitiesb and marched on Kandy . The king fortified himself at Ganetenne, but being averse to war, sent a message to the general stating that his ambassador had agreed to a tribute without his consent and that he was willing to make peace if they were ready to forgo the tribute.
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