Minneriya, Miṇṇeriya: 1 definition
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Minneriya 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 1963Miṇṇeriya is the name of an ancient locality that existed in the Polonnaruva (Polonnaruwa) district of Ceylon (Sri Lanka).—[... see Dūratissakavāpi...] Udaya I (797-801) was at Miṇṇeriya when he heard that the border land was in rebellion. His son and general, who were sent to quell the rebellion, joined the rebels. The king then advanced to Dūratissa, defeated the rebels there and proceeded to Polonnaruva. Parakkamabāhu I (1153-1186) restored Dūratissa tank. This tank was in the Dambulla-Sīgiriya-Giritale area.
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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Full-text (+29): Manihira, Minihiri, Minihoru, Talavatu, Talavatthu-vihara, Tilavatthuka, Mahasena-vihara, Mandiligirivihara, Madirigiriya, Madirigiriyavihara, Mandiligiri, Velunna, Gangavita, Velunnavihara, Mahavali-ganga, Gaganavita, Kavudulla, Karaganga, Akashaganga, Alisara.
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