 Some of these names were from Kandyan families that had ceased to exist or were severely reduced, and from purported ancestors with dubious connections.The new British-made Radala class were immediately rejected by the original Kandyan Radalas.The new British-made Radalas tried unsuccessfully to rename themselves with the names of famous Kandyan Radalas such as the Keppitipolas, Mampitiyas, and Ranarajas.