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'''Dambadeniya ''(DMBD)''''' is a ruined ancient city situated in the [[North Western Province, Sri Lanka|North Western Province (Wayamba)]], [[Sri Lanka]] on 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 Province. Dambadeniya is situated about 4 km from Giriulla.
 
It is believed that the Dambadeniya period was the 'Golden Era' of Sinhalese Literature.{{Who|date=June 2009}}
 
==History==
Dambadeniya, about 30&nbsp; km south-west of Kurunegala, became prominent in the 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 King Vijayabahu III (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 by a moat, a marsh and ramparts around the royal palace. During the reign of King 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.
 
==Environment==
LittleAmong remainsthe ruins of the remaining palace buildingsgrounds, the foundations are still visible. Excavations have uncovered remains of the temple of the [[Relic of the tooth of the Buddha]]and, the Royal Palace, ponds and garden layoutsgardens, moats, and city walls. The two storeydouble-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.▼
 
==EnvironsSee also==
* [[pl:Kingdom of Dambadeniya]]▼
▲Little remains of the palace buildings. Excavations have uncovered remains of the temple of the [[Relic of the tooth of the Buddha]]and the Royal Palace, ponds and garden layouts, moats, and city walls. The two storey temple of the Tooth Relic
has Buddha images, and is identified as the Vijayasundaramaya. It has some interesting wall paintings dating from the 18th century, when it was restored.
 
==References==
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[[Category:Cities,Populated towns and villagesplaces in North Western Province, Sri Lanka]]
 
▲[[pl:Dambadeniya]]
[[zh:登巴德尼亞王朝]]
[[si:දඹදෙණිය]]
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