Kappallakkhanda, Kappallakkhaṇḍa, Kappallak-khanda: 1 definition

Introduction:

Kappallakkhanda 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.

India history and geography

[«previous next»] — Kappallakkhanda in India history glossary
Source: archive.org: Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society 1963

Kappallakkhaṇḍa or Kapālakanda is the name of a locality that existed in the ancient kingdom of Anurādhapura, Ceylon (Sri Lanka).—At Haṅkārapiṭṭhi, near the gate of Kappallakkhaṇḍa or Kapālakanda, Ilanāga I (33-43) defeated the Lambakaṇṇas. Haṅkāra village, the same as Haṅkārapiṭṭhi, was granted by Aggabodhi III (628) to the Mahallarāja Practising House, together with the villages Sāmugāma, Kehella and Mahāgalla (the last-named present Nikavarāṭiya in Kurunāgala district).

India history book cover
context information

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.

Discover the meaning of kappallakkhanda in the context of India history from relevant books on Exotic India

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Like what you read? Consider supporting this website: