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The campaign reached a climax at the eastern gate of Anuradhapura, where Dutugemunu, riding Kandhula, finally confronted the aged usurped king Elara, on his own elephant Mahäpabbata, and slew him with a spear; the encounter is one of the most famous in Sri Lankan history.
137 bce or 77 bce, Anurādhapura, Sri Lanka. Title / Office: king (101BC-77BC), Sri Lanka. Duṭṭhagāmaṇī (died 137 bce or 77 bce, Anurādhapura, Sri Lanka) was a king of Sri Lanka who is remembered as a national hero for temporarily ending the domination of the Indian Tamil Hindus over the Sinhalese, most of whom were Buddhist.
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Dutugamunu the Great (Sinhala: දුටුගැමුනු), also known as Duṭṭhagāmaṇī Abhaya, was a king of the Anuradhapura Kingdom who reigned from 161 BC to 137 BC.
Oct 12, 2014 · Dutugemunu also known as Duttagamini or "fearless king" was a Sinhalese king of Sri Lanka. He ruled from 161 BC to 137 BC. He is well known for defeating and overthrowing Elara.
Jul 23, 2024 · King Dutugemunu, who reigned in the 2nd century BCE, is one of Sri Lanka’s most revered historical figures. His campaign to overthrow the Tamil King Elara and unify the island under a single rule is celebrated as a monumental achievement in Sri Lankan history.
Mar 29, 2021 · Dutugamunu was king of the Anuradhapura Kingdom, and reigned from 161 to 137 BC, expanding the city of Anuradhapura to project the power of Sinhalese culture across Sri Lanka. The stupa was constructed in a hemispherical shape, its purpose to hold the relics of the Gothama Buddha.
Dec 28, 2022 · King Dutugamunu (also known as Duttagamani) was a Sinhalese king who ruled the island of Sri Lanka in Ceylon 2 BC. Considered to be one of the greatest kings in Sri Lankan history, he is also a national hero.
