Journal of the Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society, Volumes 4-7Colombo Apothecaries Company, 1955 - Archaeology Contains the Society's Proceedings. |
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... Ancient and Medieval Ceylon By C. W. NICHOLAS Introduction THE period covered by this compilation is from the earliest times to the end of the 13th century , at which time the medieval Sinhalese kingdom was falling into ruin . The ...
... Ancient and Medieval Ceylon By C. W. NICHOLAS Introduction THE period covered by this compilation is from the earliest times to the end of the 13th century , at which time the medieval Sinhalese kingdom was falling into ruin . The ...
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... ancient Sinhalese of the differences in contour to close gaps between ridges and create large and small reservoirs , and to dam rivers at higher levels and divert their waters along artificial canals to irrigate the rice fields ...
... ancient Sinhalese of the differences in contour to close gaps between ridges and create large and small reservoirs , and to dam rivers at higher levels and divert their waters along artificial canals to irrigate the rice fields ...
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... ancient and include inscriptions of the 3rd to 6th centuries in one of which the ancient name of the Vihara has been obliterated.36 The foundation of Gōṭhapabbata Vihara is ascribed to Goṭhābhaya , ruler of Rohana early in the 2nd ...
... ancient and include inscriptions of the 3rd to 6th centuries in one of which the ancient name of the Vihara has been obliterated.36 The foundation of Gōṭhapabbata Vihara is ascribed to Goṭhābhaya , ruler of Rohana early in the 2nd ...
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BOUDENS Dr ROBRECHT O M I Attempts of Catholic | 35 |
NILAKANTA SASTRI K A Vijayabahu I The Liberator | 45 |
P E A Note on an Unpublished | 72 |
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