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List Of Capitals In Sri Lanka
The current capital of Sri Lanka is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. In the course of history, the national capital has been in many locations other than Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. List of capitals Mythological * Abhayanagara, Unknown. Capital of Abhaya, King of Sri Lanka (then known as Ojadīpa) in the time of Kakusandha Buddha. * Sirīsavatthu, Until 543 BC Historical Pre Anuradhapura period (543–377 BC) * Tambapaṇṇī, 543 BC–505 BC * Upatissagāma, 505 BC–504 BC * Vijithapura, 504–474 BC * Upatissagāma, 474 BC–438 BC * Anurādhapura, 438 BC–437 BC Anuradhapura period (437 BC–1017) * Anurādhapura, 437 BC–7th century AD ** Sigiriya, 473–491 (During the reign of Kassapa I (473–491)) * Anurādhapura, 7th century–667 * Polonnaruwa, 667‑683 (During the reign of Aggabodhi IV (667‑683)) * Anurādhapura, 683–772 * Polonnaruwa, 772‑777 (During the reign of Aggabodhi VII (772‑777)) * Anurādhapura, 777–797 * Polonnaruwa, 797‑801 (During ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, commonly known as Kotte (), is the legislative capital of Sri Lanka. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is a satellite city and located within the urban area of Sri Lanka's de facto economic, executive, and judicial capital, Colombo. The Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte Municipal Council area is bounded in: * the North by Kolonnawa Urban Council area, * the North-East by the Kotikawatta–Mulleriyawa Pradeshiya Sabha area, * the East by the Kaduwela Municipal Council area, * the South-East by the Maharagama Urban Council area, * the South-West by the Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Municipal Council and * the West by the Colombo Municipal Council area, which is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. History The village of Darugama lay at the confluence of two streams, the Diyawanna Oya and the Kolonnawa Oya. As Darugama was a naturally secure place, it was not easy for enemies to enter it. Here, in the 13th century, a local chieftain, Nissanka Alagakkonara, built ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sena I Of Anuradhapura
Sena I was King of Anuradhapura in the 9th century, whose reign lasted from 846 to 866. He succeeded his brother Aggabodhi IX as King of Anuradhapura and was succeeded by his nephew Sena II. See also * List of Sri Lankan monarchs * History of Sri Lanka The history of Sri Lanka is intertwined with the history of the broader Indian subcontinent and the surrounding regions, comprising the areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia and Indian Ocean. The early human remains found on the island of Sri ... References External links Kings & Rulers of Sri LankaCodrington's Short History of Ceylon Monarchs of Anuradhapura Sinhalese kings House of Lambakanna II 9th-century Sinhalese monarchs {{SriLanka-hist-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhuvanaikabahu II Of Dambadeniya
Bhuvanaikabahu II was King of Dambadeniya in the 14th century, who ruled 1310 from to 1325/6. He succeeded his cousin Parakkamabahu III as King of Dambadeniya and was succeeded by his son Parakkamabahu IV. See also * List of Sri Lankan monarchs * History of Sri Lanka The history of Sri Lanka is intertwined with the history of the broader Indian subcontinent and the surrounding regions, comprising the areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia and Indian Ocean. The early human remains found on the island of Sri La ... References External links Kings & Rulers of Sri LankaCodrington's Short History of Ceylon Monarchs of Dambadeniya House of Siri Sanga Bo B B {{SriLanka-hist-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurunegala
Kurunegala ( si, කුරුණෑගල, ta, குருணாகல்) is a major city in Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of the North Western Province and the Kurunegala District. Kurunegala was an ancient royal capital for 50 years, from the end of the 13th century to the start of the 14th century. It is at the junction of several main roads linking to other important parts of the country. It is about from Colombo, from Kandy and from Matale. Located at an altitude of above sea level, Kurunegala is surrounded by coconut plantations and rubber estates. There are eight very noticeable large rocks that encircle and dominate the city. Kurunegala's rocks rise from the plain below and have characteristic names, six of which come from the animals that they are imagined to represent. The largest among them is Ethagala or the "Elephant Rock" (though the translation is actually tusker), reaches . The shape of Ethagala resembles an elephant. Etymology Kurunegala has been n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parakramabahu III Of Dambadeniya
Parakramabahu III was a medieval king of Kingdom of Dambadeniya, Dambadeniya, from 1302 to 1310. He succeeded his uncle Bhuvanaikabahu I of Dambadeniya, Bhuvanaikabahu I as King of Dambadeniya and was succeeded by Bhuvanaikabahu II of Dambadeniya, Bhuvanaikabahu II. He is thought to be the last monarch to establish himself at Polonnaruwa, which was chosen as the capital of Sri Lanka by List of Sri Lankan monarchs, Sinhalese kings over a period of for 430 years from time to time. Chronicles stated that he is a son of King Vijayabhahu who was assassinated in 1270 and after the death of King Buvanekabhahu he was crowned immediately. But Mahavansa said that after the death of Buvanekabhahu I Sri Lanka faced a huge feminine invasion from the Pandyan kingdom. That invasion happened under the command of King Kulasekhara (A.D.1268-A.D.1308) and was done by a minister under him called Arya Cakravarthi.it was stated in Pandyan scripture in A.D.1305 and it tells that he invaded Yapahwa and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yapahuwa
Yapahuwa (Sinhalese language : යාපහුව) was one of the ephemeral capitals of medieval Sri Lanka. The citadel of Yapahuwa lying midway between Kurunagala and Anuradhapura was built around a huge granite rock rising abruptly almost a hundred meters above the surrounding lowlands. In 1272, King Bhuvenakabahu transferred the capital from Polonnaruwa to Yapahuwa in the face of Dravidian invasions from South India, bringing the Sacred Tooth Relic with him. Following the death of King Bhuvenakabahu in 1284, the Pandyans of South India invaded Sri Lanka once again, and succeeded in capturing Sacred Tooth Relic. Following its capture, Yapahuwa was largely abandoned and inhabited by Buddhist monks and religious ascetics. Location and Name The rock fortress complex of Yapahuwa is situated in the North Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is approximately between southeast of Mahawa midway Kurunegala and Anuradhapura. The original name of this Buddhist Heritage is Yapawwa, but now t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhuvanaikabahu I Of Dambadeniya
Bhuvanaikabahu I was King of Kingdom of Dambadeniya, Dambadeniya in the 13th century, who ruled from 1271 to 1283. He succeeded his brother Vijayabahu IV of Dambadeniya, Vijayabahu IV as King of Dambadeniya and an Interregnum of 19 years is thought to have occurred after his death. His nephew Parakkamabahu III of Dambadeniya, Parakkamabahu III ruled from Polonnaruwa, and was not formally considered as a King of Dambadeniya. Bhuvanaikabahu I is known to have resided in Yapahuwa. Relations with Egypt Historical chronicles record that king Bhuvanaikabahu sent an Diplomatic mission, embassy to the Mamluk Sultanate in early 1283 with the aim of forming an alliance. See also * List of Sri Lankan monarchs * History of Sri Lanka References External links Kings & Rulers of Sri LankaCodrington's Short History of Ceylon Monarchs of Dambadeniya House of Siri Sanga Bo Sinhalese kings, B 13th-century Sinhalese monarchs, B {{SriLanka-hist-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijayabahu IV Of Dambadeniya
Vijayabahu IV (died October 1270) was King of Kingdom of Dambadeniya, Dambadeniya in the 13th century, who ruled from 1267/8 to 1270. He succeeded his father Parakkamabahu II of Dambadeniya, Parakkamabahu II as King of Dambadeniya and was succeeded by his brother Bhuvanaikabahu I of Dambadeniya, Bhuvanaikabahu I. See also * List of Sri Lankan monarchs * History of Sri Lanka References External links Kings & Rulers of Sri LankaCodrington's Short History of Ceylon Monarchs of Dambadeniya House of Siri Sanga Bo Sinhalese kings, V Sinhalese Buddhist monarchs 13th-century Sinhalese monarchs, V {{SriLanka-hist-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parakramabahu II Of Dambadeniya
Parakramabahu II, also known as Panditha Parakramabāhu, was the King of Dambadeniya in 13th century, whose reign lasted from 1234 to 1269. As a pioneer in literature, he was bestowed with the honorary title "Kalikala Sahitya Sarvagna Pandita". Parakramabahu's reign is notable for the creation of numerous Sinhalese literal works such as, Kausilumina, Pūjāvaliya, Pāli Vishuddḥi Mārgaya, Thūpavaṃsa and Sidhath Sangarāva. He launched a campaign against the Eastern Ganga invader Kalinga Magha, and successfully expelled him in 1255, unifying Sri Lanka under one rule. He succeeded his father Vijayabahu III as King of Dambadeniya, and was succeeded by his elder son, Vijayabahu IV, after his death. Life before kingship Parakramabahu II was born in Sirivardhanapura, as mentioned in the chronicle Pujavaliya, to king Vijayabahu III of Dambadeniya. In 1220, Vijayabahu was crowned as the king of Dambadeniya, whose descendants trace their ancestry back to king Sri Sangha Bodhi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijayabahu III Of Dambadeniya
Vijayabahu III was the first King of Dambadeniya, who ruled from 1220- 1224. He was also called "Kali-Kala Sarvagna Pandith". He was a member of the Sinhala Royal Family who began the Siri Sanga Bo dynasty, he was succeeded by his son Parakkamabahu II. Before he became the king of Dambadeniya, he was a ruler of a small province – a Vanni chieftain. Vijayabahu III brought the relic of the tooth of the Buddha to Dambadeniya – after it was hidden in Kotmale with the invasion of Kalinga Magha – and was placed in the Beligala Temple of Tooth. At that time, people of Dambadeniya considered the possession of the aforementioned relic, a clear indication that Vijayabahu III was the rightful King of Dambadeniya. In Popular culture In the 2013 film Siri Parakum directed by Somaratne Dissanayake, Palitha Silva played the role of Vijayabahu III.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6198462/ See also * List of Sri Lankan monarchs * History of Sri Lanka The history of Sri Lanka is int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dambadeniya
Dambadeniya ''(DMBD)'' is a ruined ancient city situated in the North Western Province (Wayamba), Sri Lanka on the Kurunegala–Negombo main road. It served as the capital of Sri Lanka in the mid 13th century. Much of Dambadeniya still lies buried on a huge fortified rock. Dambadeniya is situated about 31 km from Kurunegala, the modern day capital of the North Western Province. Dambadeniya is situated about 4 km from Giriulla. History Dambadeniya, about 30 km south-west of Kurunegala, became prominent in the mid-13th century. It was selected as the capital of the kingdom of Sri Lanka by King Vijayabahu III (1232–36). The sovereignty of the country was at stake as a result of invasions, which dislodged Polonnaruwa as the capital. Vijayabahu, the king of the Dambadeniya dynasty, fought the invaders and established Dambadeniya. On the summit of the Dambadeniya rock he built fortifications and sturdy walls and gates. The city was made secure by a moat, a marsh and ramparts around th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transitional Period Of Sri Lanka
The Transitional period of Sri Lanka spans from the end of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa, in 1232, to the start of the Kandyan period in 1597. The period is characterised by the succession of capitals that followed the fall of the Polonnaruwa Kingdom and the creation of the Jaffna kingdom and Crisis of the Sixteenth Century. Overview Periodization of Sri Lanka history: Jaffna kingdom The Jaffna kingdom, also known as Kingdom of Aryacakravarti came into existence after the invasion of Magha, who is said to have been from Kalinga, in South India. It was a tribute-paying feudatory region of the Pandyan Empire in modern South India in 1250, but it later became independent with the fragmentation of the Pandyan control. For a brief period, in the early and middle 14th century, it was an ascendant power in the island of Sri Lanka when all regional kingdoms accepted subordination. However, the kingdom was eventually overpowered by the rival Kotte Kingdom in around 1450. It was freed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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