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The ancient name of modern Kandy, in Ceylon. It first became the capital under King Vīravikkama (Cv.xcii.7), and tradition has it that it was founded on a site originally occupied by a hermit named Senkhanda. It continued to be the capital of Ceylon until 1815 A.C., when the island was ceded to the British. Updated: 15 September 2011 http://What-Buddha-Said.net/library/DPPN/s/senkhandasela.htm |
