Minihiri, Miṇihiri: 1 definition

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Minihiri 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

Miṇihiri is another name for Maṇihīra: an ancient locality that existed in the Polonnaruva (Polonnaruwa) district of Ceylon (Sri Lanka).—Maṇihīra tank and Vihāra, also called Miṇihiri, Miṇihoru and Miṇṇeriya, present Miṇṇeriya, were built by Mahāsena (275-301). [...] Vijayabāhu I (1055-1110) restored Tilavatthuka canal and filled Maṇihīra tank once again: the name Tilavatthuka or Talavatu is preserved in present Talvatura Oya which flows into Miṇṇeriya tank.

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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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