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- King
Dappula
1. When King Kashyapa died, the entire city lamented. All the
powers of the king were now in the hands of Prince Mana. He performed
the last rites of his uncle in a fitting way. By this time, there
were a lot of Tamils, living in the North as well as in Anuradhapura.
- Since
gaining Independence in 1948
It means the end of foreign domination since 1505 when the Portuguese
landed and took control of the maritime provinces. The Dutch took
over from the Portuguese in 1656 and ruled for 140 years when
the British took control, first of the coastal regions and later
the Kandyan kingdom in 1815.
- Brassware
with intricate designs
Brassware of the Kandy Period shows a wide variety of utility
wares for the household. These are displayed in the Kandy Period
Gallery and show delicate workmanship by talented craftsmen.
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