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... throne were stronger than that of sons . The 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 ...
... throne were stronger than that of sons . The 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 ...
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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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... throne after Narendra Singha's death . The king and queen had had no child of their own . For the last one hundred years or so of kingship in Kandy the rulers were all ' Malabar ' princes . Indian cultural and religious influences were ...
... throne after Narendra Singha's death . The king and queen had had no child of their own . For the last one hundred years or so of kingship in Kandy the rulers were all ' Malabar ' princes . Indian cultural and religious influences were ...
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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