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2 days ago · The monarchs of Sri Lanka, [N 1] also referred to as the Sinhalese monarchy, were the heads of state and rulers of the Sinhala Kingdoms located in present-day Sri Lanka, from 543 BCE (according to chronicles) until its abolition in 1815 CE.
Jun 19, 2024 · The 1987–1989 JVP insurrection, also known as the 1988–1989 revolt or the JVP troubles, was an armed revolt in Sri Lanka, led by the Marxist–Leninist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna, against the Government of Sri Lanka. The insurrection, like the previous one in 1971, was unsuccessful.
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Jun 6, 2024 · Among the Southern Sama Samajists, there existed a profound misunderstanding of Tamil militants, their motivations, demands, and the nature of the conflicts they were embroiled in. Even the leader of the NSSP at the time, Vikramabahu Karunaratne, was not exempt from this misconception.
Jun 19, 2024 · By TU Senan Part 1 – Did the Sri Lankan military aid Tamil youth in escaping from Indian troops? One evening in 1988, when encroaching darkness seemed momentarily halted, in the gentle embrace of the emerging moonlight, a car was driving towards Palali airport.
Jun 1, 2024 · It was left by Kanavati (Ganapati), the leader of the Vēḷaikkārar army and an agent of the ruling Vikramabahu I (1111–1132 AD). It records a Buddhist temple (perumpaḷḷi/mahavihara) being put under the custody of the Tamil Vēḷaikkārar soldiers.
Jun 13, 2024 · In 1041, Rajendra launched a second expedition to Sri Lanka, which featured battles against Vikramabahu, Jagaitpala, Sinhalese, and evicted Pandyas, all of whom were defeated, allowing Rajendra to annex Ceylon to the Chola Empire.
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Jun 19, 2024 · Vikrama (विक्रम).—A god of the ten branches of the Sukarmāṇa group of devas. Source: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and places. Vikrama (विक्रम) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata ( cf. IX.44.33) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places.
