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  1. History of Sri Lanka

    The history of Sri Lanka is unique because its relevance and richness extend beyond the areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. The early human remains which were found on the island of Sri Lanka date back to about 38,000 years ago. The historical period roughly begins in the 3rd century BCE, based on Pali chronicles like the Mahavamsa, the Deepavamsa, and the Culavamsa. They describe the history of Sri Lanka since the arrival of Prince Vijaya who was from Northern India The earliest documents of settlement in the Island are found in these chronicles. These chronicles cover the period since the establishment of the Kingdom of Tambapanni in the 6th century BCE by the earliest ancestors of the Sinhalese. The first Sri Lankan ruler of the Anuradhapura Kingdom, Pandukabhaya, is recorded for the 4th century BCE. Buddhism was introduced in the 3rd century BCE by Arhath Mahinda. Wikipedia

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  2. en.wikipedia.org

    The history of Sri Lanka is unique because its relevance and richness extend beyond the areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean.The early human remains which were found on the island of Sri Lanka date back to about 38,000 years ago (Balangoda Man). [citation needed]The historical period roughly begins in the 3rd century BCE, based on Pali chronicles like the Mahavamsa, the ...
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  4. britannica.com

    History of Sri Lanka, a survey of the notable events and people in the history of Sri Lanka from ancient times to the present day. The country, formerly known as Ceylon, is an island lying in the Indian Ocean and separated from peninsular India by the Palk Strait. Proximity to the Indian
  5. britannica.com

    2 days agoSri Lanka possesses a historical tradition preserved in written form by Buddhist chroniclers. The earliest of the extant chronicles is the Dipavamsa ("Island's Chronicle"), compiled probably by Buddhist nuns in the 4th century ce.The Dipavamsa was followed by the Mahavamsa ("Great Chronicle") and its continuation, called the Culavamsa ("Little Chronicle").
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  7. en.wikipedia.org

    The following are historians, of any nationality, whose writings concern the history of Sri Lanka; Pages in category "Historians of Sri Lanka" The following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Senake Bandaranayake; Harry Charles Purvis Bell ...
  8. localhistories.org

    By Tim Lambert Ancient Sri Lanka About 500 BC when a people called the Sinhalese migrated there from India. According to legend, the first settlers were led by a man named Vijaya. According to tradition, Buddhism was introduced into Sri Lanka in 260 BC by a man named Mahinda. It soon became an integral part… Continue reading A Brief History of Sri Lanka
  9. A history of Sri Lanka by De Silva, K. M. Publication date 1981 Topics Sri Lanka -- History, Sri Lanka -- Histoire, Sri Lanka, Geschichte, Sri Lanka History Publisher London : C. Hurst ; Berkeley : University of California Press Collection internetarchivebooks; inlibrary; printdisabled Contributor Internet Archive Language
  10. factsanddetails.com

    The history of Sri Lanka before A.D. 1500, as recorded in its Great Chronicles, is considered unverifiable and is largely an obscure, confusing, and conflicting set of records about wars, invasions, usurpations, and dynastic rivalries. Most of the early people of Sri Lanka migrated to the island from India beginning about 2,500 years ago.The ...
  11. researchgate.net

    Nov 30, 2023The Pali Thupavamsa is a chronicle written in Sri Lanka. Its primary purpose is to record the history of the Mahathupa or Ruwanweliseya. However, this book reveals vital information to study in ...
  12. ir.kdu.ac.lk

    Sri Lanka's history as briefed in the introduction to this paper is a vast and expansive history, and by history the author implies 'written history.' The island has a past of unrecorded heritage dating back 125,000 years, however as it is unrecorded, this past
  13. srilankatravelandtourism.com

    History of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka's history spans over 2,500 years, featuring ancient kingdoms, colonial rule by the Portuguese, Dutch, and British, and its transition to independence in 1948.The island has a rich cultural and religious heritage. Page Content: - Sri Lanka History 2500 Years - Sri Lanka history dates back to 543 BC

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