Historical Guide to Anuradhapura's Ruins, Issue 1 |
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... followed him had a weakness for novelty . He caused Ruwanweli Dagaba to be buried in a mountain of Jasmine flowers . King Gaja Bahu , literally Elephant Arm , who reigned in the early part of the second century is said to have invaded ...
... followed him had a weakness for novelty . He caused Ruwanweli Dagaba to be buried in a mountain of Jasmine flowers . King Gaja Bahu , literally Elephant Arm , who reigned in the early part of the second century is said to have invaded ...
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... followed when foreign rule But they were soon freed King Dhatusena crushed the people . from the tyranny by drove away the Tamil foes . who King Dhatusena is specially known for the construction of the enormous reservoir Kala Wewa in ...
... followed when foreign rule But they were soon freed King Dhatusena crushed the people . from the tyranny by drove away the Tamil foes . who King Dhatusena is specially known for the construction of the enormous reservoir Kala Wewa in ...
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... followed added to its splendour , and the Mahawansa further records that King Aggrabodhi I , pre- sented it with a boat of metal to contain gruel , while his successor Aggrabodhi II , caused to be made a ' receptacle like a boat to hold ...
... followed added to its splendour , and the Mahawansa further records that King Aggrabodhi I , pre- sented it with a boat of metal to contain gruel , while his successor Aggrabodhi II , caused to be made a ' receptacle like a boat to hold ...
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Abhaya ancient Anuradhapura Arahat Mahinda artistic awasas Back bathing beautiful believe Bell Bo tree brick bridge Buddha Buddhist buildings built bund buried called carved caused caves century century B.C. Ceylon chamber channel Cheitiya chief chronicles Circular close completely connected constructed covered dagaba discloses east Elara excavated feet figures followed four further give glory granite ground guard hill huge image-house inscription interesting Jaffna jungle King known later leads lies look Maha Mahawansa Mihintale mile moat monastery monks mound Naga Outer palace path picturesque pillars pond present priests probably proved relics residences river Road rock royal ruins Ruwanweli Seya sacred seen shape side sight signs similar Sinhalese slabs square stand statue steps stone structure surrounded tank third Thuparama tion Tissa town treasures Vijayarama wall Wewa whole yards