Anuradhapura kingdom
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Buddhism played a major role in the Anuradhapura period, influencing its culture, laws, and methods of governance. The society and the culture were revolutionized when the faith was introduced during
The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi today, to which the Kingdom was offered by Devanampiya Tissa
Ambassador from Sri Lanka (獅子國 Shiziguo) to China (Liang dynasty), Wanghuitu (王会图), circa 650 CE
Ancient coins belonging to the Anuradhapura period on display at the museum of Anuradhapura.
Bronze imitation of a Roman coin, Sri Lanka, 4th–8th century
House of Vijaya
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The House of Vijaya was the first recorded Sinhalese royal dynasty that ruled over the island Sri Lanka. According to Sri Lankan folklore, Prince Vijaya is the traditional first king of Sri Lanka, fou
A section of the mural at the Ajanta Caves depicts the 'coming of Sinhala'. Prince Vijaya is seen in both of groups of elephants and riders.
