Mahagapiyova, Mahagāpiyova: 1 definition
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Mahagapiyova 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 1963Mahagāpiyova is the ancient name of present Bilibāva, a locality that existed in the ancient kingdom of Anurādhapura, Ceylon (Sri Lanka).—In an inscription of Kassapa V (914-923) at Bilibāva, near the 26th mile on the Western Minor Road, the village Mahagāpiyova, (present Bilibāva), in the sub-district Pirivatu-bim, was granted to the Mahāvihāra at Anurādhapura: at this period this region was in Dakkhiṇadesa.
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