THE MAHAVAMSA
The Mahavamsa "The Great Chronicle" otherwise known as "The Great Dynasty" is the single most important work of Lankan origin (written in Pali language). It describes the life and times of the people who forged our nation, from the coming of Vijaya in 543 BCE to the reign of King Mahasena (334 – 361) (6th Century BC to 4th Century AD).
MAHAVAMSA – THE MAHAVAMSA
Mahavamsa (Mahawansa) is the oldest and longest chronology in the world. It tells a story that spans nearly 2,500 years. If not for Mahavamsa, men who constructed large structures in Sri Lanka such as Ruwan Vali Saaya (Maháthúpa), Jethavana, Abhayagiri will never be known.
Mahavamsa Chapter 1-37 – THE MAHAVAMSA
The Mahavamsa: Original Version Chapters 1 – 37. Cingalese history is authenticated by the concurrence of every evidence that can contribute to verify the annals of any country – “Ceylon” Pearl of the East by Harry Williams. Introduction to George Turnour’s edition of the Mahavansa
Simplified Mahavamsa – THE MAHAVAMSA
The Simplified Mahavamsa. HISTORY OF BUDDHISM IN SRI LANKA: Simplified Mahavamsa & Culavamsa. Part 1: Mahavamsa 550 BC to 362 AC (Chapter 1 – 37) – King Vijaya to King Mahasen (by Mahathera Mahanama) Part 2: Mahavamsa 362 AC – 1186AC (Culavamsa Part 1) – King Mahasen to Parakramabahu 1
THE MAHAVAMSA » E-BOOKS
The Mahavamsa : The great chronicle of Ceylon (1912) Download PDF 43Mb (archive.org)
THE MAHAVAMSA » CULAVAMSA
The Culavamsa (second part of the Mahavamsa) was written in the 13th century AD. This chronicles the time between the arrival of the Tooth Relic in the 4th century AD and the end of the reign of King Parakramabahu the Great.
DIPAVAMSA – THE MAHAVAMSA
Introduction: The Dipavamsa. A comparative study. The Dipavamsa, the earliest extant chronicle of Sri Lanka, of unknown authorship, deals with the history of the island from earliest times up to the reign of Mahasena (325-352).
THE MAHAVAMSA » HISTORY
About Mahavamsa | Mahavamsa Chapters | Mahavamsa Simplified Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. known as Ceylon before 1972 is an island nation in South Asia, located about 31 kilometers (18½ mi) off the southern coast of India.
THE MAHAVAMSA » King Dutugemunu
THE MAHAVAMSA The Great Chronicle of Sri Lanka. Find. HOME; MAHAVAMSA; CULAVAMSA; DIPAVAMSA; E-BOOKS; HISTORY; CONTACT; King Dutugemunu (164 BC – 140 BC) Prince Gamini was born to a royal family in southern Lanka. His parents were King Kakavanna Tissa and Vihara Maha Devi. The Birth of Prince Gamini: Dutugemunu.
THE MAHAVAMSA » War Against King Elara
Length and width given by Mahavamsa agrees with the existing footprint. Unfortunately height can not be verified but one sees no reason to doubt the Mahavamsa account). Loha Pasada (Lowa Maha Paaya) had nine stories and had 1,000 rooms.