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		<title>Constructions of King Mahasen</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 04:55:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kaudulla Reservoir: (Tissavaddhamanaka of Mahavamsa) Kaudulla has a bund of 120 ft wide at the base extending to a greater height than the bund of Minneriya. Height of the bund of this reservoir is measured to be 50 ft. In 1680 AD, an Englishman named Mr. Pybus had written that this reservoir was in working [...]]]></description>
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		<title>King Mahasen (275 AD – 301 AD)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 04:45:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After Mahasen was consecrated, his mentor Mahayana bhikku Sanghamittha came back to the city. Bhikku Sanghamittha convinced King Mahasen that Mahavihara bhikkus were not teaching real Vinaya (Disciplinary Code of Buddhism). Penalty for People Who Provided Food to Mahavihara Bhikkus: King Mahasen established a fine for anyone who provided food to Mahavihara bhikkus. Due to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>King Siri Sangha Bo to Jetta Tissa: 238  AD – 263 AD</title>
		<link>http://mahavamsa.org/2008/05/king-siri-sangha-bo-jetta-tissa/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 04:40:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Siri Sangha Bo (238 AD – 240 AD) After the death of Sangha Tissa, Siri Sangha Bo became the ruler. He was a very pious King, who conducted many meritorious deeds. Devil Ratakki: During King Siri Sangha Bo’s time period, red eye disease spread through the country. The disease was caused by a devil known [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kings of Sri Lanka 131AD to 238AD</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 04:32:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mahallaka Naga: (131 AD – 137 AD) After King Gajabahuka Gamini’s death his father in law Mahallaka Naga (Old Naga) came to power. Mahallaka Naga constructed seven Viharas during his short time as the King. Bhatika Tissa: (137 AD – 161 AD) After the death of Mahallaka Naga, his son Bhatika Tissa became the ruler [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kings of Sri Lanka 62 AD – 131 AD</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 04:25:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[King Vasabha First Lambakanna King (62 AD – 106 AD) King Vasabha after capturing power from Subha, asked the fortune teller who predicted his ascension to power how long would he rule the country. The fortune teller said he would rule the country for twelve years. Unhappy with this prediction, King Vasabha asked Mahasangha, how [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kings of Lanka (77 BC – 62 AD)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 23:38:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Choranaga: (63 BC – 51 BC) After the death of Mahachuli, Choranaga became the King of the country. Destruction of Buddhist Temples: After becoming the ruler, Choranaga’s very first act was to destroy the eighteen Viharas that did not provide him refuge while in hiding. (Author’s Note: Choranaga can be considered as the very first [...]]]></description>
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		<title>King Vattagamini: Walagambahu (104 BC – 104 BC)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 23:11:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After defeating the rebellious commander, Vattagamini became the ruler of the country. (Vatthagamini is one of the sons of King Saddhatissa. Hence Vattagamini is a nephew of King Dutugamunu. King Saddhatissa had four sons: Thulathana, Lajjitissa, Kalltanaga and Vattagamini. Interestingly all four ruled the country). Maha Kala Sihala is Fleeing: During Vattagamini’s time period, seven [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Saliya – Asokamala</title>
		<link>http://mahavamsa.org/2008/05/saliya-asokamala-saddhatissa/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 16:20:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[King Dutugamunu had a son named Saliya Raja Kumara. He was an intelligent Prince and conducted many meritorious deeds. This young Prince, fell in love with a beautiful Chandala girl named Asokamala. Prince Saliya was told that he would not be able to become the King, if he continues his love affair with Asokamala. Prince [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Construction of Mahathupa (Ruwan Vali Saaya):</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 16:15:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[(Mahavamsa refers to Ruwan Vali Saaya as “Mahathupa” and that name would be used here in. Mahavamsa occasionally uses the word “Sonnamali” as well. Today “Sonnamali” has been converted to Ruwan Vali Saaya). Construction of Mahathupa started on the full moon day of the month of Vesak. King Dutugamunu had the workers dug a 7 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>War Against King Elara:</title>
		<link>http://mahavamsa.org/2008/05/war-king-elara/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 16:09:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[King Dutugamunu after securing the south started the campaign against King Elara. He built a large army and marched towards Anuradhapura. During his march he destroyed many outposts that belong to King Elara. King Elara’s men fled to Anuradhapura and sheltered inside Vijithanagara fortress located 25 mils from the capital, Anuradhapura. King Dutugamunu setup his [...]]]></description>
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