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'''Dambadeniya''' is a destroyed ancient city situated in the North Western Province (Wayamba) province of [[Sri Lanka]] that served as the capital of Sri Lanka in the mid 13th century. Much of Dambadeniya still lies buried on a huge fortified rock. Dambadeniya is situated about 31 km from [[Kurunegala]], the modern day capital of the North Western (Wayamba) province.▼
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▲'''Dambadeniya ''(DMBD)''''' is a destroyedruined ancient city situated in the [[North Western Province, Sri Lanka|North Western Province (Wayamba) province of]], [[Sri Lanka]] thaton the [[Kurunegala]]–[[Negombo]] main road. It served as the capital of Sri Lanka in the mid 13th century. Much of Dambadeniya still lies buried on a huge fortified rock. Dambadeniya is situated about 31  km from [[Kurunegala]], the modern day capital of the North Western (Wayamba)Province. Dambadeniya is situated about 4 km from provinceGiriulla.
It is believed that the Dambadeniya period was the 'Golden Era' of Sinhalese Literature.{{Who|date=June 2009}}
 
==History==
==Dambadeniya Period==
Dambadeniya, isabout historic30 inkm naturesouth-west andof Kurunegala, majesticbecame prominent in reposethe mid-13th century.<ref>[http://coins.lakdiva.org/medievallanka/dambadeniya.html Dambadeniya Period - Massa Coins]</ref> It was selected as the capital of the kingdom of Sri Lanka by kingKing Vijayabahu the 3rdIII (1232 - 361232–36). The sovereignty of the country was at stake as a result of invasions, which dislodged [[Polonnaruwa]] as the capital. Vijayabahu, the king of the Dambadeniya dynasty, fought the invaders and established Dambadeniya. On the summit of the Dambadeniya rock he built fortifications and sturdy walls and gates. The city was made secure in its day by a moat, a marsh and ramparts roundaround the royal palace. During the reign of kingKing Parakramabahu II (1236-701236–70), Dambadeniya reached the zenith of its glory. King Parakramabahu II's immaculate Poetic masterpieces "Kavisilumina" and "Visuddi Marga Sannasa" gave a turning point to Sinhalese literature. Dambadeniya era was the reason why Sinhalese literature is not limited to paintings nor scripts.▼
Dambadeniya, about 30 km south-west of Kurunegala, became prominent in the mid-13th century when the capital was moved there by Parakramabahu II (1236- 1270) together with the Tooth Relic. Little remains of the palace buildings, though 6 ponds are still there. The 2-storey temple (originally three) about 400m south, which has Buddha images, is identified as the Vijayasundaramaya. It has some interesting wall paintings dating from the 18th century, when it was restored. It was used to exhibit the Tooth Relic, which was normally housed in another temple near the palace.
 
==Environment==
Dambadeniya, on the Kurunegala - Nigombo road, was a Royal capital in the mid 13th century. Excavations have uncovered remains of the temple of the Tooth Relic and the Royal Palace, ponds and garden layouts, moats and city walls etc.
Among the ruins of the remaining palace grounds, the foundations are still visible. Excavations have uncovered remains of the temple of the [[Relic of the tooth of the Buddha]], the Royal Palace, gardens, moats, and city walls. The double-story temple of the Tooth Relic has Buddha images, identified as the Vijayasundararamaya. It also has some interesting wall paintings dating from the 18th century.
 
▲Dambadeniya is historic in nature and majestic in repose. It was selected as the capital of the kingdom of Sri Lanka by king Vijayabahu the 3rd (1232 - 36). The sovereignty of the country was at stake as a result of invasions, which dislodged Polonnaruwa as the capital. Vijayabahu, the king of the Dambadeniya dynasty fought the invaders and established Dambadeniya. On the summit of the Dambadeniya rock he built fortifications and sturdy walls and gates. The city was made secure in its day by a moat, a marsh and ramparts round the royal palace. During the reign of king Parakramabahu (1236-70), Dambadeniya reached the zenith of its glory.
 
==See also==
* [[pl:Kingdom of Dambadeniya]]▼
[[Nimsara]]
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
* Amaradasa Liyanagamage, ''The decline of Polonnaruwa and the rise of Dambadeniya'', Department of Cultural Affairs, Government Press, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 1968.
 
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