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... Tissa Maha Vihara in Mahagama ( modern Tissamaharama ) , " for those who have neither a son or a daughter ? " In due course she had two fine sons : the princes Gamani and Tissa . The Queen brought them up in the true , royal tradition ...
... Tissa Maha Vihara in Mahagama ( modern Tissamaharama ) , " for those who have neither a son or a daughter ? " In due course she had two fine sons : the princes Gamani and Tissa . The Queen brought them up in the true , royal tradition ...
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... Tissa even went to war against his own brother . But Duttugemunu ( Gamani ) was a great leader and the rightful heir . After a few skir- mishes during which Tissa was defeated , Duttu- gemunu decided not to confront his brother in ...
... Tissa even went to war against his own brother . But Duttugemunu ( Gamani ) was a great leader and the rightful heir . After a few skir- mishes during which Tissa was defeated , Duttu- gemunu decided not to confront his brother in ...
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... Tissa Weva in Anuradhapura heard the sound of their foot- steps . He had the gift of prophecy : " The ground bears here three rulers of the earth ! " he cried out . It was Gothakabhaya , walking last of the trio who stopped to ask the ...
... Tissa Weva in Anuradhapura heard the sound of their foot- steps . He had the gift of prophecy : " The ground bears here three rulers of the earth ! " he cried out . It was Gothakabhaya , walking last of the trio who stopped to ask the ...
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actions ancient ancient chronicles Anuradhapura Army asked battle became believed blind brother brought Buddha Buddhism built called carried caste caused century century A.D. CHAPTER Cholas Chronicle Chulavamsa culture customs death deeds demon died divided Duttugemunu Elara famine father fear fight forced four Gajabahu gave gifts given Gothakabhaya granted hand hard Hindu hundred importance invaded island kindness King of Lanka King Parakrama King Vijaya Bahu Kingdom land Later laws leader lived look Lord Maha marched meet MICHIGAN monks mother never noble North offered older orders palace Pandu Parakrama Bahu parents peace Prince princess Queen recorded reigned remained royal ruled ruler Sena sent South India Sri Lanka Sri Samghabodhi stone stories strong subjects throne Tissa took tradition trained Vihara village welfare young