Tomb of Alakeshwara - Pittakotte
Believed to be the place of burial of the founder of Kotte, the site
can be easily reached through the Alakeshwara road on the Pittakotte
road. Alakeshwara who was a minister of King Vikramabahu III of Gampola
was entrusted to cease the advance of Arya Chakravarti’s armies which
were advancing along the western coast. According to local legend, the
minister observed a hare being chased by a jackal and when it came to
a particular region the hare started chasing the jackal in return. Therefore
the region was recognized as a Jaya Bumi and considered suitable to build
a fortress. It is from this position that Minister Alakeshwara commandeered
his campaign against the northern army and repulsed their advance. Later
kings chose this region as their capital due to the natural protection
it offered through the extensive marshes and the Diyawanna Oya.
The Nation - June 4, 2006
Driving Directions to Tomb of Alakeshwara
Distance from Colombo Galle Face to Tomb of Alakeshwara
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Though : Rajagiriya
distance :9 km
Travel time : 20 mins
Driving directions :
see on google map
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Map of Tomb of Alakeshwara
Created : May 23, 2010
Updated :
December 26, 2010
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