- Prince Vijaya - Wikipedia
Prince Vijaya (c 543–505 BCE) was a legendary king of Tambapanni, based in modern day Sri Lanka His reign was first mentioned in Mahāvaṃsa He is said to have came to Sri Lanka with seven hundred followers after being banished from Sinhapura However, there is no archaeological evidence of this
- Vijaya | king of Sri Lanka | Britannica
…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…
- King Vijaya [543-505 BCE] | AmazingLanka. com
Vijaya, first King of Sri Lanka in the recorded history, was the prince regent of King Sinhabahu and Queen Sinhaseevali of Sinhapura He was the eldest of the 16 pairs of twins they had
- The Epic Tale of Vijaya: Sri Lankas First King
The story of Prince Vijaya's arrival and reign in Sri Lanka, while veiled in myth, holds a significant place in Sri Lankan history It is believed to be the origin story of the Sinhalese nation, leaving an indelible mark on the island's heritage
- Meaning, origin and history of the name Vijaya
Means "victory" in Sanskrit This is a transcription of both the masculine form विजय and the feminine form विजया, both of which occur as names or epithets in Hindu scripture This was also the name of a semi-legendary 6th-century BC king of Sri Lanka The modern masculine form is typically transcribed Vijay, especially in northern India
- Vijaya and the Dawn of Civilization: The Beginning of Sri . . .
Vijaya’s role in the creation of Sri Lanka’s civilization is fundamental, and his figure has become a cornerstone of local culture Many historical sources, including the famous Mahavamsa, regard Vijaya as the hero who founded the Sinhalese dynasty, which would rule Sri Lanka for centuries
- Vijaya - Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, and Related Names
1) Vijaya is the name of Indra’s grandson, a son of Krishna, and it is another name of the goddess Durga 2) Vijaya is the name of the Hindu goddess Parvati 3) The folklore of Jaya and Vijaya indicates that they were the two guardians (Dwarapalaka) of Vishnu’s residence
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