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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
==History==
Dambadeniya,
==Environment==
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==
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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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