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.
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