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Page 208
... Anuradhapura and , being satisfied with it , went swiftly to the further shore . But the Damila Pulahattha reigned three years , having made the Damila named Bāhiya , the commander of the army . Bahiya vanquished Pulahattha and reigned ...
... Anuradhapura and , being satisfied with it , went swiftly to the further shore . But the Damila Pulahattha reigned three years , having made the Damila named Bāhiya , the commander of the army . Bahiya vanquished Pulahattha and reigned ...
Page 231
... Anuradhapura . He had the chatta and the gold work at the Great Thūpa done . The lord of the earth had four large gems , each worth a hundred thousand , placed in the centre of the four suns and likewise a priceless diamond ring on the ...
... Anuradhapura . He had the chatta and the gold work at the Great Thūpa done . The lord of the earth had four large gems , each worth a hundred thousand , placed in the centre of the four suns and likewise a priceless diamond ring on the ...
Page 242
... Anuradhapura in North Central Province . Ganga - ( 1 ) the great North Indian river , generally referred to as Ganges . ( 2 ) Mahaväliganga , the longest river in Sri Lanka . Definitely a case of toponymic duplication on the part of ...
... Anuradhapura in North Central Province . Ganga - ( 1 ) the great North Indian river , generally referred to as Ganges . ( 2 ) Mahaväliganga , the longest river in Sri Lanka . Definitely a case of toponymic duplication on the part of ...
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The Visit of the Tathāgata | 17 |
The Dynasty of Mahāsammata | 25 |
The First Council | 27 |
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