Anuradhapura Kingdom
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title:
Anuradhapura Kingdom
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Anuradhapura Kingdom, named for its capital city, was the second established kingdom in ancient Sri Lanka related to the Sinhalese people. According to the Mahāvaṃsa, it was founded by King Pandukabhaya in 437 BC, whose authority extended throughout the country. Buddhism played a major role in the Anuradhapura period, influencing its culture, laws, and methods of governance. The society and the culture were revolutionized when the faith was introduced during the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa;
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Ancient Sinhalese kingdom from 437 BC to 1017 CE
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anuradhapura_Kingdom
date created:
2009-07-03T11:17:55Z
date modified:
2024-08-30T18:07:33Z
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