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Anuradhapura kingdom

Ancient Sinhalese kingdom from 437 BC to 1017 CE

The Anuradhapura kingdom, named for its capital city, was the second established kingdom of ancient Sri Lanka. According to the Mahāvaṃsa, it was founded by King Pandukabhaya in 437 BC, whose authority extended throughout the country.

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