Ambagamuwa inscription
Ambagamuwa inscription is considered as one of the main sources
of information in Polonnaruwa Era. The inscription has been made on the
36th year of King Vijayabahu I (1070-1110). These are engraved on 2
rocks which are 12 feet 3 inches x 9 feet 3 inches and the other 9 feet
4 inches x 9 feet 7 inches in size.
These inscriptions describe the defeat of the tamil invader forces by the
King Vijayabahu I and bringing country under one rule, it also describes
the work done by the king to the people and donations done to the Sri
Pada pilgrims and the Sri Pada.
This inscription is located at a place called Akuruketigala in the Ambagamuwa
town which is 5.6 km away from the Uda Bulathgama Nawalapitiya on the
Hatton Kandy Road.
Created : January 13, 2011
Updated :
January 13, 2011
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