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Manavamma

king of Sri Lanka
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Manavamma was a Sinhalese royal fugitive who became king of Sri Lanka in 684 CE. He founded the second Lambakanna dynasty, which ruled for approximately 400 years from Anuradhapura. This dynasty produced several notable kings who strengthened Sinhalese political power. During this era, Sri Lanka became more involved in the political conflicts of southern India, with Sinhalese kings participating in battles between the Pandya, Pallava, and Chola dynasties. This led to frequent invasions and retaliatory raids between the island and the mainland.12

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  1. history of Sri Lanka - The Anuradhapura period
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