Anuradhapura Kingdom

The Kingdom of Anuradhapura (Sinhala: අනුරාධපුර රාජධානිය, translit: Anurādhapura Rājadhāniya, named for its capital city, was the second established Sinhalese kingdom of ancient Sri Lanka. According to the Mahāvaṃsa, it was founded by King Pandukabhaya in 437 BC, whose authority extended throughout the country.

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Which happened first?

• Anuradhapura Kingdom began 6 years before Battle of Leuctra
• Anuradhapura Kingdom began 32 years before Nanda Empire
• Anuradhapura Kingdom began 40 years before League of Corinth
• Anuradhapura Kingdom began 54 years before Atropatene
• Anuradhapura Kingdom began 55 years before Maurya empire

Timeline

1. Anuradhapura Kingdom (this page)377 BC–AD 1017
2. Battle of LeuctraJuly 6, 371 BC
3. Nanda Empire345–321 BC
4. League of Corinth337–322 BC
5. Atropatene323 BC–AD 226
6. Maurya empire322–185 BC

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