The Royal Palace (Vijayabahu Maligaya)
Sri Lanka
The Ancient City Of Anuradhapura.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1The Royal Palace (Vijayabahu Maligaya)
Welcome to the Vijayabahu Maligaya, the ruins of the Royal Palace. You are standing in the secular heart of the ancient city, specifically within the inner citadel. …
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Approach the main entrance of the palace ruins. You are greeted by two beautifully carved stone guardstones (Muragalas) and a semi-circular moonstone at the base of the stairs. …
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Ascend the stone stairs and step into the central courtyard. You are surrounded by a thick, rectangular brick wall that forms the perimeter of the main palace building. …
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Look closely at the brickwork itself. The bricks are broad, flat, and fired to a deep red. …
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While Vijayabahu defeated the Cholas, the decades of their occupation deeply influenced Sinhalese art and architecture. If you look at the moldings on the stone bases and the specific floral motifs, art historians note a distinct…
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Move to the raised platform at the rear of the courtyard. This area is believed to be the foundation of the Royal Audience Hall, the 'Magul Maduwa'. …
Listen in the app7The Abandonment of the City
As you walk out of the palace ruins, consider the poignant context of this building. It represents the sunset of Anuradhapura. …
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Our visit to the Vijayabahu Maligaya concludes. We have walked through the ruins of a building constructed not for permanent habitation, but as an assertion of victory. …
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What is The Royal Palace (Vijayabahu Maligaya)?
The Royal Palace (Vijayabahu Maligaya) is a place in Sri Lanka with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 8.3576, 80.3991 |
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