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... mother . He forgave his brother , reminding him that there was a much greater war to prepare for and soon fight : the war against the Chola invaders who occupied their country . He appointed Prince Tissa Governor of the Eastern Province ...
... mother . He forgave his brother , reminding him that there was a much greater war to prepare for and soon fight : the war against the Chola invaders who occupied their country . He appointed Prince Tissa Governor of the Eastern Province ...
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... mother : Care for the old and feeble is one of the most admirable facets of our culture . The love and care King Agghabodi VIII showered upon his mother must , however , have been exceptional . So much so that it was ob- served and made ...
... mother : Care for the old and feeble is one of the most admirable facets of our culture . The love and care King Agghabodi VIII showered upon his mother must , however , have been exceptional . So much so that it was ob- served and made ...
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... mother , Queen Ratanavali , to study , to excel in all sports , to train to be a great war leader as much as a great and noble king . All this was to stand good for his brilliant future . When his Uncle Kitsirimegha died , Parakrama ...
... mother , Queen Ratanavali , to study , to excel in all sports , to train to be a great war leader as much as a great and noble king . All this was to stand good for his brilliant future . When his Uncle Kitsirimegha died , Parakrama ...
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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