Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Lankan civilization.
The city, now a World Heritage Site, lies 205 km north of the current capital Colombo in Sri Lanka's North Central Province.
The Anuradhapura Kingdom was the 1st established kingdom in ancient Sri Lanka. Based around its capital, Anuradhapura, the kingdom's sway extended throughout the country, although at times there existed independent regions, particularly towards the end of the kingdom. However, the king of Anuradhapura was regarded as the supreme ruler throughout the island, although he did not have absolute control over it at all times.Pandukabhaya, the founding ruler of the kingdom, developed the city of Anuradhapura.
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The Anuradhapura Kingdom was the 1st established kingdom in ancient Sri Lanka. Based around its capital, Anuradhapura, the kingdom's sway extended throughout the country, although at times there existed independent regions, particularly towards the end of the kingdom. However, the king of Anuradhapura was regarded as the supreme ruler throughout the island, although he did not have absolute control over it at all times.Pandukabhaya, the founding ruler of the kingdom, developed the city of Anuradhapura.
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