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... throne were stronger than that of sons . system was upheld by the people who had respect for the old customs . But the people always preferred a strong king who was just and merciful and worked hard for the welfare and happiness of his ...
... throne were stronger than that of sons . system was upheld by the people who had respect for the old customs . But the people always preferred a strong king who was just and merciful and worked hard for the welfare and happiness of his ...
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... throne . But Vijaya Bahu's sister's son , Mana- bharana , and not his own son , Vikkamabahu , was declared " Uparaja " ( heir to the throne ) . This was unlawful and against ancient customs . However , Vikkamabahu marched to Polon ...
... throne . But Vijaya Bahu's sister's son , Mana- bharana , and not his own son , Vikkamabahu , was declared " Uparaja " ( heir to the throne ) . This was unlawful and against ancient customs . However , Vikkamabahu marched to Polon ...
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... . " Even more he believed that even " to place the slipper of a king in the position of king " was better than to have an imposter or pretender step on to the throne . THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN IRRARIES In those long years of 31.
... . " Even more he believed that even " to place the slipper of a king in the position of king " was better than to have an imposter or pretender step on to the throne . THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN IRRARIES In those long years of 31.
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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