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- Thanasiva
meets a tragic end
1. Queen Anula was greatly affected by Thanasiva’s wife’s
words. Once she lost her patience, she said, “We are not
low people, as you seem to believe. We, also were brought up in
luxury.
- The
loveliest town in the loveliest island
“The loveliest town in the loveliest island in the world”
is how British Governor Sir William Gregory (1872-1877) described
Kandy, the hill capital. Experienced travelers in early British
times identified Kandy as the most picturesque spot in the British
Empire.
- Arhant
Mahinda arrives in Mihintale
The Mahavamsa records, that Arhant Mahinda when he decided to
come to Sri Lanka on his mission of spreading the new doctrine,
he first visited his mother, Vidisa Devi, who lived in Vidisa
in India. He kept her informed of his intended visit.
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