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Buddhism and Sri Lanka
According to Sri Lankan chronicles, Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka in the 3rd century B.C. by Arhant Mahinda, during the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa.
Sri Lankan Inscriptions
The earliest trace of epigraphy in South Asia is said to be found in Sri Lanka. A piece of pottery, dated to circa the 4th century B.C. has been discovered from the Anuradhapura citadel.
Architecture of Sri Lanka
The architecture of Sri lanka has a long history and shows diversed forms and styles, mainly infuenced by their religions and traditional beliefs.
Sri Lankan Antiquities
Inherited from the past, Sri Lanka has a large number of antiques with cultural and historical significance which reflects the glory of past era.
Visit Sri Lanka
Located in the northern waters of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is an island blessed with a large number of attractons which has made the country an ideal destination for the tourism.
Monday, April 19, 2021
Nicholson’s Cove Arabic Inscription, Trincomalee
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Sunday, April 18, 2021
Anuradhapura-Puttalam road Arabic Inscription
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Ellupitty Arabic Inscription
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Trincomalee Dockyard Arabic Inscription
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Puliyantivu Arabic Inscription
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Mantai Arabic Inscription
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Jawatta Arabic Inscription
In the name of the compassionate and merciful GOD. There is no God but God. Mohammed is the prophet of God. May the blessing and peace of God be upon him. O God pardon, have mercy upon, and pass away from (the sins of) a servant, the son of thy servant, Khalid Ibn Abu Bakdya (Takaya or Nakaya), (who) has left the world, and (who) was dependent on thee; but thou wast sufficient without him : (who) has departed to thee, and thou art his best place of departure. O God pardon his sin, that his piety may remain, and grant him his last (reward), and that he may be justified. And protect thou, and multiply favour and security to him. And may he (God) appoint our excellent prophet supreme, that he may afford to us and shew us the truth clearly ; for he has admonished with the established word, and his decision has obtained, and his resistance is (as) the (depth) lake of reproach. Amen. Lord of Worlds. It was written on the second day (of the week) five nights taken out of (the month) Rejeb (i. e. on the 5th of Rejeb) in the year 337.* And in the vicinity he completed a security for religion with (other) conveniences, in the year 317. May God give blessing and peace upon his prophet Mohammed
Citation: Lee, 1827. p.546.
2) Dewaraja, L.S., 1994. The Muslims of Sri Lanka: one thousand years of ethnic harmony, 900-1915. Lanka Islamic Foundation.pp.27-28.
3) Johnston, A., 1826. A letter to the Secretary relating to the preceding inscription. Transactions of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland, 1(2), pp.537-548.
4) Kalus, L. and Guillot, C., 2006. Réinterprétation des plus anciennes stèles funéraires islamiques nousantariennes: III. Sri Lanka (In French). Archipel, 72(1), pp.29-40.
5) Lee, S., 1827. A Cufic Inscription found in Ceylon, communicated by Sir A. JOHNSTON, V.P.R.A.S.; with a Translation by the Rev. SAMUEL LEE, A.M., Professor of Arabic in the University of Cambridge. Transactions of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland, 1(2), pp.545-548.
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Arabic Inscriptions in Sri Lanka
The records date between the 9th -15th century period. The script used generally was Kufic, but other scripts such as Naskh and Farisi (Persian) have also been reported.
No. | Inscription | Remarks | References |
1 | Puliyantivu inscription (Mannar District) |
A tombstone 9th century A.D. |
Dasanayaka, 2007; Kalus & Guillot, 2006 |
2 | Anuradhapura-Puttalam road inscription (unknown place) |
?? 9th century A.D. |
Dasanayaka, 2007; Kalus & Guillot, 2006 |
3 | Fragmentary Arabic inscription, Colombo National Museum (unknown place) |
?? after the 9th century A.D. |
Kalus & Guillot, 2006 |
4 | Jawatta cemetery inscription (Colombo District) |
A tombstone 949 A.D. |
Ali, 2014 Kalus & Guillot, 2006 |
5 | Mantai inscription (Thiruketheeswaram, Mannar District) |
A tombstone 11th century A.D. |
Kalus & Guillot, 2006 |
6 | Bhagavalena inscription (Ratnapura District) |
A religious text 13 century A.D. |
Dasanayaka, 2007; Dewaraja, 1994 |
7 | Nicholson Cove inscription, Trincomalee (Trincomalee District) |
A tombstone 1329 A.D. or 1523 A.D. |
Devendra, 1968; Kalus & Guillot, 2006 |
8 | Trincomalee dockyard inscription (Trincomalee District) |
A tombstone 1405 A.D. |
Kalus & Guillot, 2006; Dasanayaka, 2007 |
9 | Kuragala inscription (Ratnapura District) |
?? 10-16th century A.D. |
Somadeva, 2014; |
10 | Galle Trilingual slab inscription (Galle District) |
A votive text 15 February 1409 |
Dewaraja, 2006; Kalus & Guillot, 2006 |
11 | Ellupitty inscription (Mannar District) |
A tombstone ?? |
Dasanayaka, 2007; Kalus & Guillot, 2006 |
12 | Talapitiya mosque inscription (Galle District) |
?? ?? |
Kalus & Guillot, 2006 |
13 | Hemmatagama inscriptions (Madulbowa in Kegalle District) |
Three tombstones ?? |
Kalus & Guillot, 2006 |
14 | Mannar inscription (Mannar District) |
?? ?? |
Kalus & Guillot, 2006 |
2) Dasanayaka, R., 2017. Arabs in Serandib: Trade relations between Sri Lanka and West Asia from ancient time to 15th century A. D.: Historical and Archaeological Survey. S. Godage & Brothers. ISBN: 978-955-30. pp.344-358.
3) Devendra, S., 1968. Arabic Gravestone from Trincomalee Dockyard. The Journal of the Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society: New Series: Vol XIV. pp.28-35.
6) Kalus, L. and Guillot, C., 2006. Réinterprétation des plus anciennes stèles funéraires islamiques nousantariennes: III. Sri Lanka (In French). Archipel, 72(1), pp.15-68.
7) Somadeva, R., 2014. කූරගල ගවේශනය 2014: අදියර 1. (In Sinhala) pp.31-32.
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Fragmentary Arabic Inscription, Colombo National Museum
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Saturday, April 17, 2021
Garumuni Walawwa
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Chulangani Viharaya
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Galagoda Shailathalarama Viharaya
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Friday, April 16, 2021
Interpretation of Queen Maya's Dream, Colombo National Museum
2) Bute, S.J.R. ed., 2016. Intercultural Relations and Ethnic Conflict in Asia. IGI Global. p.62.
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Queen Maya's Dream, Colombo National Museum
2) Bute, S.J.R. ed., 2016. Intercultural Relations and Ethnic Conflict in Asia. IGI Global. p.62.
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Thursday, April 15, 2021
Manakanda Archaeological Site and Eco-Park
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Kurullangala
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Sirimalwatta Raja Maha Viharaya
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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Lankapatuna Samudragiri Viharaya
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Rajamaha Kohon Viharaya
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Kaludiya Pokuna, Dambulla
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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Palatota Ammunition Store
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