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Britannica 11th
Encyclopaedia Britannica · 11th edition
Anuradhapura
Britannica 11thANURADHAPURA, a ruined city of Ceylon, famous for its ancient monuments. It is situated in the North-central province. Anuradhapura became the capital of Ceylon in the 5th century B.C., and attained its highest magnificence about the commencement of the Christ ...
Vol. 2, pp. 157-157
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