First let's look at what we have sources that tell us the story of Ravana. He was the son of a Brahmin named 'Vishrava and a princess named' Kaikesi '. When Kaikesi of age to marry, "Sumali 'to his father the king of the Daityas, wished to marry the most powerful and noble man in the world.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Monday, July 9, 2012
The History of Sigiriya
Sigiriya dates back over 7,000 years ago, through Prehistoric proto-historic early historical times, then as a monastery in the mountains of rock-shelter around the 3rd century BC, with caves prepared and donated by devoted to the Sangha.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Early modern Sri Lanka
The early modern period of Sri Lanka begins with the arrival of Portuguese soldier and explorer Lorenzo de Almeida, the son of Francisco de Almeida, in 1505.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Medieval Sri Lanka
The medieval period of Sri Lanka begins with the fall of Anuradhapura. In AD 993, the invasion of Chola emperor Rajaraja I forced the then Sri Lankan ruler Mahinda V to flee to the southern part of the country. Taking advantage of this
Friday, June 22, 2012
Ancient Sri Lanka
According to the Mahavansa, a chronicle written in Pali language, the ancient period of Sri Lanka begins in 543 BC with the landing of Vijaya, a semi-legendary king sailed 860 nautical miles on eight ships to Sri Lanka with 700 followers from the southwest coast of what is now the Rarh region of
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Pre-historic Sri Lanka
The pre-history of Sri Lanka dates back over 125,000 years Before Present (BP) and possibly even as early as 500,000 BP. The era spans the Palaeolithic,
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