Mahavava, Maha-vava: 1 definition
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Mahavava 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
Source: archive.org: Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society 1963Mahavava is the name of an ancient locality that existed near the ancient kingdom of Anurādhapura, Ceylon (Sri Lanka).—A 4th century inscription at Aminicciya, about 1 mile north-east of the 28th mile on the Eastern Minor Road, names the following places:—(i) Ala Abagama in Pajinapasa (the eastern division); (ii) Davacakapatagama; (iii) Abamavipatagama; (iv) Vajiyava tank; (v) Kada-aviya tank; (vi) Vadabalagamaka tank; (vii) Navaḍa-aviya tank; (viii) Mahavava; and (ix) Vijagamaka.
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Full-text: Davacakapatagama, Abamavipatagama, Ala-abagama, Vadabalagamaka, Vijagamaka, Vajiyava, Kada-aviya, Navada-aviya, Davacakapata, Abamavipata.
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