Nakara-vavi, Nakaravavi: 1 definition
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Nakara-vavi means something in the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: archive.org: Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society 1963Nakara-vavi is the name of an area situated in the eastern area of Anurādhapura.—Art inscription of Gajabāhu I (114-136) mentions Nakara-vavi, present Nuvara-vāva. Anurādhapura (where Nakara-vavi was situated) was first founded as a village settlement in the second half of the 6th century B.C. by a Minister named Anurādha of the first, traditional King, Vijaya. The embellishment of the town with thūpas and vihāras began in the reign of Devānaṃpiya Tissa (B.C. 247-207).
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Partial matches: Vavi, Vavi, Nakara.
Full-text: Nuvara-vava.
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