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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, 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)<ref>[http://coins.lakdiva.org/medievallanka/dambadeniya.html Dambadeniya Period - Massa Coins]</ref> 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.
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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.
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