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... ceremony , based on ancient Hindu rites , the ruler - to - be was reminded that it was the people who made him their king : " Who made you the king ? " he was asked , " Can you remain the king all alone ? It is meet that you should rule ...
... ceremony , based on ancient Hindu rites , the ruler - to - be was reminded that it was the people who made him their king : " Who made you the king ? " he was asked , " Can you remain the king all alone ? It is meet that you should rule ...
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... ceremonies which were performed for the welfare of the Ruler , his family and his subjects . In the palace at ... ceremony was held . When he had to learn his first letters another ritual was held in the palace . It was the same ...
... ceremonies which were performed for the welfare of the Ruler , his family and his subjects . In the palace at ... ceremony was held . When he had to learn his first letters another ritual was held in the palace . It was the same ...
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... ceremonies for the royal family . Indeed many people were literate in ancient times . Today when we trace the long history of our country we do not have to go only to the Chronicles . There are also hundreds of inscriptions engraved on ...
... ceremonies for the royal family . Indeed many people were literate in ancient times . Today when we trace the long history of our country we do not have to go only to the Chronicles . There are also hundreds of inscriptions engraved on ...
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3rd century 3rd century B.C. ancient chronicles Anuradha Anuradhapura Army Bahu's battle became King Bhikkhu Brahmin brother Buddha Buddhism built ceremony Chandala CHIVALRY RE-TOLD consecrated King Copper-plate COURAGE AND CHIVALRY courtiers cousin crowned death deeds demon engraved father Gamani gifts Gothakabhaya Gunasena Hindu invaded island Jambudvipa jungle Kalinga Kassapa King Gajabahu King of Lanka King Parakrama Bahu King Sena King Vijaya Bahu king's land leader lived Lord Budal Lord Buddharaja loyal Maha Sangha Maha Thera Maha Vihara MAHAVAMSA AND CHULAVAMSA Mahinda Mahiyangana Manabharana Virabahu Moggallanna monasteries monks mother noble king North north central provinces Pandu Kingdom parents peace Polonnaruwa Prince Kirthi princess pura Queen Consort Queen Sena Raja Rata Ratakkhi Ratanavali recorded reigned royal families Ruhuna ruled Samghatissa servitor South India Sri Lanka Sri Samghabodhi stone story stupa sub-continent throne Tissa took Vihara Maha Devi Vikkamabahu village welfare Western Province Yakkha young prince