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... island there to eat the delicious jambu - fruits that grew in abundance and to sport and enjoy himself with his friends . The people of those parts resented this as it cost them heavily to entertain the king . According to the Chronicle ...
... island there to eat the delicious jambu - fruits that grew in abundance and to sport and enjoy himself with his friends . The people of those parts resented this as it cost them heavily to entertain the king . According to the Chronicle ...
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... island . " There were other occasions when , by his merits , the country was saved from calamity . Once the " red - eyed Ratakkhi " demon caused an epidemic of what we may think was Sore Eyes in the island . Many were afflicted and ...
... island . " There were other occasions when , by his merits , the country was saved from calamity . Once the " red - eyed Ratakkhi " demon caused an epidemic of what we may think was Sore Eyes in the island . Many were afflicted and ...
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... island of Lanka was joined to the Indian main- land . There was a time when Early Man and animals could walk across the whole of India and reach Sri Lanka : it was all one piece of land ! However as a result of great cosmic convulsions ...
... island of Lanka was joined to the Indian main- land . There was a time when Early Man and animals could walk across the whole of India and reach Sri Lanka : it was all one piece of land ! However as a result of great cosmic convulsions ...
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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