- The first monarch to reside in Polonnaruwa was king Agrabodhi
(667-685 AC)
- In 993 AC, the invading Choals burned the city of Anuradhapura and
enforced their authority over the city of Polonnaruwa. They governed for
73 years. The Sinhala kingdom retreated to Ruhuna.
- The nation was liberated from the invaders by king Vijayabahu I
(1055-1110 AC). After his victory, the royal capitol was re-established
in Pollonnaruwa.
- Unitl the Kalinga Maaga invasion in 1214 AC, Polonnaruwa was the royal
capitol of 11 kings & queens. For five centuries after that, the city was abandoned
to the wilderness.
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