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14-632: It was the capital of the Kingdom of Ruhuna as early as the 3rd century B.C. Few buildings from that period survived. The presence of early Tamils in Tissamaharama was confirmed following archaeological excavations in 2010. The Tissamaharama Tamil Brahmi inscription , a fragment of black and red ware flat dish inscribed in Tamil in the Tamil Brahmi script was excavated at the earliest layer in

28-543: A flourishing civilisation and the cultural and economic centres of ancient Sri Lanka. Magama, Tissamaharama and Mahanagakula (now called as Ambalantota ) were established here. The kingdom of Ruhuna was an important state in Sinhalese history as it was known for several rebellions against the superior states in Rajarata. The principality was defeated with its last de facto Queen Sugala been captured and executed by

42-650: Is a panoramic view of the beach and the sea, and the holy city of Kataragama , and the ancient cities of Tissamaharama , Kirinda and Galle . (Although Galle is an ancient city, almost nothing survives from before the Portuguese invasion.) During the Portuguese period there were two famous Sinhalese poets called Andare who was from Dickwella and Gajaman Nona who was from Denipitiya in Matara District, composing poems on common man. The Southern Province

56-467: Is divided into 3 districts and 47 divisional secretariats . The districts of the Sri Lanka are divided into administrative sub-units known as divisional secretariats . These were originally based on the feudal counties , the korale s and rata s. They were formerly known as 'D.R.O. Divisions' after the 'Divisional Revenue Officer'. Later the D.R.O.s became 'Assistant Government Agents' and

70-564: Is mainly the Southern Province , a large part of the Uva Province and small parts of Sabaragamuwa and Eastern Provinces . Southern Province, Sri Lanka The Southern Province ( Sinhala : දකුණු පළාත Dakuṇu Paḷāta , Tamil : தென் மாகாணம் Theṉ Mākāṇam ) of Sri Lanka is one of the nine provinces of Sri Lanka , the first level administrative division of the country. The provinces have existed since

84-741: The Pali chronicles, Ruhuna was founded around 200 BC by Prince Mahanaga , brother to Devanampiya Tissa of Anuradhapura , after a personal dispute. This region played a vital role in building the nation as well in the establishment of Buddhist culture . The kings of Anuradhapura and the Chola kingdom during the reign over a majority of the country, generally fought against the forces of Ruhuna. Notable Ruhunan militants include: Vijayabahu I , whose armies defeated several Chola generals; and Manabharana II, whose army once conquered Polonnaruwa. The resistances that arose from Ruhuna were generally victorious against

98-578: The 19th century but did not have any legal status until 1987 when the 13th Amendment to the Constitution of Sri Lanka established provincial councils . It is the 7th largest province by area and is home to 2.5 million people, the 3rd most populated province. The province is bordered by Sabaragamuwa Province and Uva Province to the North, Eastern Province to the Northeast, Western Province to

112-522: The 4th century BC. Fired bricks, Buddhist saddle querns , a potsherd with triangular sail (excavated from the layer of 1st century BC but on stylistic grounds were assigned to 3rd century BC), a hospital from 1st century AD-2nd century AD, (the earliest in south Asia), stone paved streets with drains and water channels dated before the Common Era , roof tiles, houses with plastered exterior etc. A Tissamaharama potsherd with alleged Tamil Brahmi inscription

126-712: The Northwest and the Indian Ocean to the South, West and East. The Province's capital is Galle . The Southern Province is a geographic area consisting of the districts of Galle , Matara and Hambantota . Subsistence farming and fishing is the main source of income for the vast majority of the people of this region. Government School education is primarily handled by the Southern Provincial Education Department . Southern Province

140-505: The Rajarata kingdom. After Parakramabahu I conquered the kingdom of Rajarata , defeating its king Gajabahu II , he dispatched a force to Ruhuna. The people and army of Ruhuna generally opposed this and established a force against the invaders. While the Ruhunans were able to defeat a prominent general of Parakramabahu's army named Rakkha, they were defeated and their queen was executed. The area identified with Ruhuna in ancient times

154-832: The divisions were known as 'A.G.A. Divisions'. Currently, the divisions are administered by a 'Divisional Secretary', and are known as a 'D.S. Divisions'. There are 47 divisional secretariats in the Southern Province, with 19 in Galle District , 12 in Hambantota District and 16 in Matara District . Important landmarks of the Southern Province include the wildlife sanctuaries of the Yala and Udawalawe National Parks. Ussangoda in Ambalantota

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168-403: The invading army of Parakramabahu I . Following its annexing by Parakramabahu, the rebellions that arose were suppressed. Following the arrival of Princess Buddhakachchana , six of her brothers came to Sri Lanka and settled in different parts of the island. One of the brothers, Rohana, settled in the area between Kumbukkan Oya and Deeghawapi . His settlement was named Rohana. According to

182-399: The town. The large, artificial Tissa Wewa lake, which was a part of an irrigation system, dates from that time. The five main nearby lakes are Tissa Wewa; Yoda Wewa; Weerawila Wewa; Pannegamuwa Wewa; and Debarawewa Wewa. The town mainly serves as a starting point for visits to Yala National Park and Kataragama . The archaeological excavations brought to light earliest urban phase in

196-409: Was unearthed, however the scripts revealed a unique language. This Southern Province, Sri Lanka location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Kingdom of Ruhuna The Principality of Ruhuna ( Sinhala : රුහුණ , [ruɦuɳə] ), also referred to as the Kingdom of Ruhuna , is a region of present-day Southern and Eastern Sri Lanka . It was the center of

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