Ambatirtha
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| Author:Laxman Burdak, IFS (R) |
Ambatirtha (अंबतीर्थ) is an ancient place in Sri Lanka.
Origin
Variants
- Ambatirtha (अंबतीर्थ) (AS, p.6)
- Ambatitthaka - Mahavansa/Chapter 25
History
In Mahavansa
Mahavansa/Chapter 25 mentions the Victory of King Duttha Gamani in Sri Lanka. ....Arrived at Mahiyangana he overpowered the Damila Chatta. When he had slain the Damilas in that very place he came then to Ambatitthaka, which had a trench leading from the river, and (conquered) the Damila Titthamba; fighting the crafty and powerful foe for four months he (finally) overcame him by cunning,' since he placed his mother in his view.
अंबतीर्थ
विजयेन्द्र कुमार माथुर[1] ने लेख किया है ...अम्बतीर्थ (AS, p.6): लंका में स्थित है। महावंश (25,7) में उल्लिखित महावैलिगंगा का एक घाट है।