Amgam-kuliya, Amgamkuliya: 1 definition

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Amgam-kuliya means something in the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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Source: archive.org: Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society 1963

Amgam-kuliya is the name of a district that existed in the ancient kingdom of Anurādhapura, Ceylon (Sri Lanka).—Amgam-kuliya, a sub-district in the northern division (Uturupasa) of Rājaraṭṭha, is named in 3 inscriptions at Kahaṭagasdigiliya, Vevālkāṭiya (at the nth mile on the Madavacciya-Horovapotāna road), and Kirigollāva (at the 5th mile on the same road): it was an area corresponding to present Kandu and Pahala Kanda Tulānas. The Sīgiri Graffiti mention Ambgam-kuli in Uturpas. The inscriptions mention: — (i) Demel Vehera at Kibinilam or Kibigama (present Vevālkāṭiya); and (ii) Itnarugama (present Kirigollāva).

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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