The Mahâ Dissâvas was a Great Officer in the Amātya Mandalaya, or Sinhalese Council of State, in the Sinhalese Kingdoms of monarchical Sri Lanka. Like...

to the British in 1815, the custody of the Relic was handed over to the Maha Sangha (the Buddhist Clergy). In the absence of the king, a chief lay custodian...

Sanctuary (Uda Wasala Watta) – a tableau framed by the Maha Wasala. An old photo of the Maha wasala The Maha Maluwa or Great Terrace is an open park area (approximately...

Tamil Eelam in 1998. However, it was fully restored each time. After the Maha parinirvana of Gautama Buddha, according to the legend, the tooth relic was...

very powerful, his emoluments and influence was less than that of a Mahâ Dissâva, a provincial governor, so the government of a province was added to...

Sri Maha Bodhi Viharaya is a Theravada Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in Bahirawakanda, approximately 2 km (1.2 mi) from the city centre...

in 1808 succeeding Megastenne on his death. Ehelepola was appointed Maha Dissava of Sabaragamuva. Sath Korale, which was also held by Megastenne was divided...

of Vimaladharmasuriya Nayaks of Kandy Amātya Mandalaya Maha Adigar Maha Mohottala Maha Dissava Dugganna Nilame Bandāra Other Rate Mahatmaya Badde Lekams...

of Vimaladharmasuriya Nayaks of Kandy Amātya Mandalaya Maha Adigar Maha Mohottala Maha Dissava Dugganna Nilame Bandāra Other Rate Mahatmaya Badde Lekams...

Malwathu Maha Viharaya (also called Malwatta temple) is a Buddhist monastery located in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is the headquarters of the Malwatta chapter...