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CONTENTS Chapter Preface Introduction 1 CONTENTS Chapter Preface Introduction 1. Sri Lanka 2. Prehistoric Lanka; Ravana abducts Princess Sita from India.(15) 3 The Mahawamsa; The discovery of the Mahawamsa; Turnour's contribution................................ ( 17) 4 Indo-Aryan Migrations; The coming of Vijaya...........(22) 5. The First Two Sinhala Kings: Consecration of Vijaya; Panduvasudeva, Second king of Lanka; Princess Citta..........................(27) 6 Prince Pandukabhaya; His birth; His escape from soldiers sent to kill him; His training from Guru Pandula; Battle of Kalahanagara; Pandukabhaya at war with his uncles; Battle of Labu Gamaka; Anuradhapura - Ancient capital of Lanka.........................(30) 7 King Pandukabhaya; Introduction of Municipal administration and Public Works; Pandukabhaya’s contribution to irrigation; Basawakulama Tank; King Mutasiva................................(36) 8 King Devanampiyatissa; gifts to Emporer Asoka: Asoka’s great gift of the Buddhist Doctrine...................................................(39) 9 Buddhism established in Lanka; First Buddhist Ordination in Lanka around 247 BC; Mahinda visits the Palace; The first Religious presentation to the clergy and the Ordination of the first Sinhala Bhikkhus; The Thuparama Dagoba............................ ......(42) 10 Theri Sanghamitta arrives with Bo sapling; Sri Maha Bodhi; Issurumuniya; Tissa Weva in Anuradhapura.....................(46) 11 A Kingdom in Ruhuna: Mahanaga leaves the City; Tissaweva in Ruhuna. ...............................................................................(52) 12 Nibbana of The Arahants; King Uttiya; Mihintale mountain; King Mahasiva..................................................................................(54) 13 Two Damila Invasions from South India; Kings Suratissa and Asela; King Elara on Sinhala Throne ( 205-161BC)............................(58) 1 SL Histary Cont. & Intro. 14. Ruhuna and Kelaniya Kingdoms; King Mahanama in Ruhuna: King Kelani Tissa of Kelaniya. Sacrifice of the king’s daughter; Princess Devi comes to Ruhuna; Kavan Tissa and Queen Vihara Maha Devi; Situlpav vihara and Tissamaharama Monasteries.............(61) 15 Princes Gemunu nd Tissa Extraordinary cravings of the Queen; Birth of Prince Dutugemunu; The Princes and the Oaths; Education of the Princes...................................................................................(67) 16 The Ten Giants or Paladins ..............................................(70) 17 Preparation for War; The Sinhala Army; Dutugemunu suffers for his impatience; Seruvila Dagoba; The ten giants take an Oath; Death of King Kavan Tissa.................................................................(75) 18 The Royal Brothers at war; Battle of Culaganiyapittha; Duel between the brothers; Reconciliation of the two brothers.......................(78) 19 The war to reclaim Sinhala Kingdom; Dutugemunu leads his army ; Seige of Vijitapura; The battle for the city of Anuradhapura; Duel between two kings; Death of Elara and a monument in his honour; Another Tamil invasion; Theraputt Abhaya’s request; Dutugemunu’s resolve.........................................................................................(81) 20. King Dutugemunu(161-137BC); His Coronation; Miriisavetiya Dagoba: Dutugenunu's desire to fulfill an ancient prophecy; The Gem Palace of Birani; The Lova Maha Paya 150 BC..............................(90). 21 Ruwanveli Seya; The plan; The laying of the Foundation Stone; The Relic chamber; The Enshrining of Relics in Ruwanveli Seya...(96) 22 The Death of the Great King Dutugemunu; His son Saliya......(104) 23 King Saddhatissa(137-119BC) The Completed Ruwanveli Seya; Kings Thulathana; Lanjatissa; and Khallatanaga................................(108) 24 The Fourth Tamil Invasion; King Vattagamani 103-77 BC; Vattagamani in Vessagiri forest; The Dambulla Rock Caves; Beminiti Seya Famine; Vattagamani shows his impetuous character.....(112) 25 Vattagamani regains the throne; Abhayagiri Vihara; A schism in Buddhism; Writing down of Scriptures; Aluvihara Rock Caves ..(117) 26. Ten Rulers 77 BC-93 AD: Mahaculi Tissa; Coranaga; Kuda Tissa; Queen Anula; Kutakanna Tissa; Bhatikabhaya; Mahadathika Mahanaga; Amanda Gamani; Kanirajanu Tissa; Culabhaya........(122) 27. Seven Rulers: 93-114 AD: Queen Sivali; Ilanaga; Candamukha Siva; Yasalalaka; Subha: A revolt by Vasabha; Vasabha’s religious zeal and public Works; Mahamatta and the dying ascetic; Vankanasika Tissa (127) . 2 SL Histary Con. & Into. 28. Twelve Kings: 114-247 AD-Gajabahuka Gamani; Mahallaka Naga; Bhatika Tissa; Kanitha Tissa; Khujja Naga; Kunca Naga ; Srinaga; Voharika Tissa; AbhayaNaga; Sirinaga II; Vijaya II; Samghatissa(133) 29. King Sanghabodhi; King Gothabhaya; Sangabodhi's self-immolation; A new Sect-The Sagiliyas; Jettha Tissa..............................(140) 30. Mahasena; Attempts to destroy the Mahavihara; People rebel to bring the king to repentance; Jetawana Monastery; Minneriya Tank....(146) END OF MAHAWAMSA AND CULAWAMSA BEGINS 31. The Culawamsa The Lower Dynasty: from 301 AD; King Sirimeghavanna; The arrival of the Tooth Relic; Jettha Tissa II. Buddhadasa; Upatissa I; The Topaweva; Mahanama..........(152) 32. The arrival of Buddhagosa; Sothisena; Chattagahaka; Mittasena...(162) 33. Dhatusena; King Dhatusena; Kalaweva; Yoda weva; Aukana Statue; Dhatusena antagonises son and son in law......................(162) 34 Eleven Kings; 473-604: Kassapa; Sigiriya; Moggallana I; First Lankan Navy; Kumaradhatusena; Kittisena; Upatissa II; Silakala; Dathapabhuti; Moggallana II; Kittisirimegha; Mahanaga; Aggabodhi I..........(167) 35. Eight Kings :604-650: Aggabodhi II; Samghatissa II; Moggallana III; Silameghavanna; Aggabodhi III; Jettatissa III; Aggabodhi III restored; Dathopatissa I.......................................................................(181) 36. Five Kings : 650-718: Kassapa II; Dappula I; The family of Dappula; Dathopatissa II; Aggabodhi IV; Manavamma..........................(186) 37. Seven Kings 718-801: Aggabodhi V; Kassapa III; Mahinda I; Aggabodhi VI; Aggabodhi VII; Mahinda II; Udaya I. Keeping of Records of Judgements by kings..............................................(191) 38. Seventeen Kings 801-982 :Mahinda III;Aggabodhi VIII: Dappula II; Aggabodhi IX; Sena I; Sena II; The Sinhalese invade Pandu; Udaya II; Kassapa IV; Kassapa V ; Dappula III; Dappula IV .Udaya III; Sena III ; Udaya IV; Sena IV ; Mahinda IV; Sena V........(196) 39. Anuradhapura under Cola rule (1018); Mahinda V, last king of Anuradhapura 982-1029; Vikkamabahu I in Ruhuna, Kitti and Mahalanakitti in Ruhuna; Lokeswaran in Ruhuna.............(207) 40 Sinhala kings get back the throne (1055); Vijayabahu I in Ruhuna; Vijayabahu in Polonnaruwa. Rebuilding of Polonnaruwa; Jayabahu; Vikkamabahu I...............................................................(210) 41. Prince Parakramabahu; His birth; His Education; Spying in Polonnaruwa. 3 SL Histary Cont. & Intro. 42: King Parakramabahu 1153-1180; Centralisation of government; Collecting of soldiers and money; Deaths of Gajabahu and Manabharana;. Consecration of Parakramabahu: Restoration of Anuradhapura.................................................................................. (224) 43 Conquest of Ruhuna; Conquest of Ramanna (Lower Burma). Sinhala Army goes to help Pandu King................................................. (231) 44 Parakramabahu in Polonnaruwa; Purification of the Sangha; Ecclestiastical buildings in Polonnaruwa - Jetavana Monastery; Lotus baths; Thuparama; Tivanka Image house; Tooth Temple; Alahena Parivana; Lankatilleke; Baddhasima Pasada; Pacchimarama Monastery; Gal Vehera; Damila Thupa; Kiri Vehera; Vejayanta Palace; Kumara Pokuna; Statue of Parakramabahu; The Laying out of Gardens; Parakrama Samudra............................................................. (235) 45 Fourteen Rulers of Polonnaruwa 1153-1232; Vijayabahu II; Kitti Nissanka; Vikkamabahu II ; Codaganga; Queen Lilavati; Sahassa Malla; Queen Kalyanavati; Dharmasoka; Mahadipada; Queen Lilavati; Lokesvara; Queen Lilavati; Parakkama Pandu ; Magha. 46 Dambadeniya Kings 1232-1270: Founding of Yapahu; Vijayabahu III; Parakkambahu II; Literary achievements; Invasion by Javakas; Distribution of Performance of Pious works; A famine; Handing over of the Burden of Dominion; 47 .King Vijayabahu IV 1270-1272: Second Invasion by Chandrabanu; Restoration of Ancient Cities 48 Thirteen kings 1272-1477; Bhuvenakabahu I in Dambadeniya and Yapahu; Parakramabahu III in Polonnaruwa; Parakramabahu IV in Kurunegala ; Bhuvanekabahu IV at Gampola; Ibn Batuta visits Lanka; Virabahu II; Chinese expedition to Lanka; Buvanekabahu V in Gampola and Kotte; Parakramabahu VI in Raiygama and Kotte; Bhuvanekabahu VI. 49 Five Kings 1477-1581: Pandita Parakramabahu VII; and Vira Parakramabahu VIII; Arrival of Portuguese in Lanka; Vijayabahu VI; Bhuvaneka Bahu VII and the Portuguese; Mayadunne in Sitawaka; Portuguese in Kandy. 50 Dharmapala in Kotte: Rajasimha I in Sitawaka; Portuguese under seige for two years; Rajasimha’s death. 51 Wimala Dharma Suriya I in Kandy; Dutch visit Lanka; Senaratana in Kandy; Rebellion in Kandy; Rajasimha II in Kandy; The Dutch after the cinnamon trade. 52 The Dutch after Cinnamon in Sri Lanka; Robert Knox in captivity; 4 SL Histary Con. & Into. Rebellion of 1665; Rebellion against the Dutch. 53 Last Two Sinhala Kings :Wimala Dharma Suriya II; Narendrasinha. Nayakkar Kings :Sri Vijaya Rajasinha; Kirtisiri Rajasinha in Kandy. 54 Temple of the Tooth in Kandy; Conflict with the Dutch; Trade and
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