Citagama, Cita-gama: 1 definition

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Citagama 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

1) Citagama, mentioned in a 2nd century inscription at Kiralagala, is the name of a tract of field (keta) that existed in the ancient kingdom of Anurādhapura, Ceylon (Sri Lanka).—The village Citagama is mentioned in a 2nd century inscription at Āṇḍiyagala as well as in the tablets at Dakkhiṇa-vihāra, Anurādhapura. Āṇḍiyagala, Billavagala and Tāntirimalai are rocky hills situated fairly close together about 18 miles north-north-west of Anurādhapura: all have caves with pre-Christian inscriptions.

2) Citagama is also the name of a locality that existed in the district of Nilarājiya, north of the ancient kingdom of Anurādhapura—Nilarājiya district was a sub-division extending over an area close to and north of Anurādhapura. In it were various localities.

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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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