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  2. Sinhala kingdom - Wikipedia

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    The Sinhala kingdom ceased to exist by 1815, following the British takeover.While the Sinhala kingdom is claimed to have existed from 543 BCE to 1815 CE, other political entities claimed to have co-existed in Sri Lanka spanning certain partial periods, including the Jaffna kingdom (which existed 1215–1624 CE), [5] Vanni chieftaincies (which existed from the 12th century to 1803 CE) and the ...

  3. C T Holdings - Wikipedia

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    When the Government of Sri Lanka divested its stake in Lanka Ceramics Limited, Ceylon Theatres acquired 65% of the shares. [7] Empire Residencies, a 37 and 33-storeyed residential apartment twin-tower completed in 2009. In 2010, the company name was changed from Ceylon Theatres to C T Holdings.

  4. Kingdom of Kandy - Wikipedia

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    The Kingdom of Kandy was a monarchy on the island of Sri Lanka, located in the central and eastern portion of the island.It was founded in the late 15th century and endured until the early 19th century.

  5. History of Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    The history of Sri Lanka is unique because its relevance and richness extend beyond the areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean.The early human remains which were found on the island of Sri Lanka date back to about 38,000 years ago (Balangoda Man).

  6. Jaffna kingdom - Wikipedia

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    When the Pandyan Empire became weak due to Muslim invasions, successive Aryacakravarti rulers made the Jaffna kingdom independent and a regional power to reckon with in Sri Lanka. [ 2 ] [ 6 ] All subsequent kings of the Jaffna kingdom claimed descent from one Kulingai Cakravarti who is identified with Kalinga Magha by Swami Gnanaprakasar and ...

  7. Kandyan period - Wikipedia

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    The Kingdom played a major role throughout the history of Sri Lanka. It was founded in 1476. [1] The kingdom located in the central part of Sri Lanka managed to remain independent from both the Portuguese and Dutch rule who controlled coastal parts of Sri Lanka; however, it was colonised by the British in 1815. [2]

  8. Chola conquest of Anuradhapura - Wikipedia

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    The Chola conquest of Anuradhapura was a military invasion of the Kingdom of Anuradhapura by the Chola Empire.The period of Chola entrenchment in entire Sri Lanka lasted in total about three-quarters of a century, from roughly 993 CE (the date of Rajaraja's first invasion) to 1070 CE, when Vijayabahu I recaptured the north,east and central Sri lanka and expelled the Chola forces restoring ...

  9. Portuguese conquest of the Jaffna kingdom - Wikipedia

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    The Portuguese conquest of the Jaffna kingdom occurred after Portuguese traders arrived at the rival Kotte kingdom in the southwest of modern Sri Lanka in 1505. Many kings of Jaffna, such as Cankili I, initially confronted the Portuguese in their attempts at converting the locals to Roman Catholicism, but eventually made peace with them.

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