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Who is the father of Sri Lanka Archaeology?
Senake Bandaranayake
Senake Bandaranayake, 1938-2nd March 2015. Eminent Sri Lankan Archaeologist, father of modern Archaeology in Sri Lanka and a tireless academic, Prof.
What is the oldest historical source in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka possesses a historical tradition preserved in written form by Buddhist chroniclers. The earliest of the extant chronicles is the Dipavamsa (“Island’s Chronicle”), compiled probably by Buddhist nuns in the 4th century ce.
What are the main sources for understanding the history of ancient Tamilakam?
There are literary, archaeological, epigraphic and numismatic sources of ancient Tamil history. The foremost among these sources is the Sangam literature, generally dated to 5th century BCE to 3rd century CE.
Who is the Minister of Archaeology Sri Lanka?
Department of Archaeology (Sri Lanka)
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1890 |
| Jurisdiction | Sri Lanka |
| Agency executive | Anura Manatunga, Head of the Department |
| Website | www.archaeology.gov.lk |
Who was the first director of Archaeological Survey of India?
Alexander Cunningham
In February 1871, the ASI — as we now know it — was created as a government department. The credit for this goes to Alexander Cunningham, who was then working with the Bengal Engineers. He was appointed as its first Director General — exactly 140 years ago.
Who is the father of King Vijaya?
King Sinhabahu
settlement of Sri Lanka …on Sri Lanka were Prince Vijaya and his 700 followers, who landed on the west coast near Puttalam (5th century bce). They had been banished for misconduct from the kingdom of Sinhapura in northern India by Vijaya’s father, King Sinhabahu, who put them all in a ship and drove them…
Who came first Tamil or Sinhalese?
The Sinhalese are allegedly the descendants of the Aryan Prince Vijaya, from India, and his 700 followers; they came to Sri Lanka about 485 B.C.E., chased from their homes for their marauding activities. Tamils fall into two groups: Sri Lankan and Indian.
What is the main source of information for ancient South India?
Literary and Archaeological records are the two main categories that give evidences of Ancient Indian History. The literary source includes literature of Vedic, Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit, and other literature along with other foreign accounts.