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Gagavi 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 1963Gagavi is the name of an ancient locality that existed near the ancient kingdom of Anurādhapura, Ceylon (Sri Lanka).—There are 4 inscriptions of kings of the 3rd century at the ruins called Veheragala, near Timbirivava, 2½ miles east of the 28th mile on the Eastern Minor Road, in which the site is named Gagapavata-Vihara, situated in the sub-district called Gagavi: two tanks, one also called Gagavi, and the other Tinisatiya, are mentioned. The name Gagapavata implies a site by the river, but the river (Yān Oya) is now 2 miles away and appears to have changed its course in historical times—see also Toṭahumaṇakaraka above.
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Full-text: Tinisatiya, Veheragala, Yan-oya, Gagapavata.
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