Ancient clans of Lanka
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Several different indigenous clans lived in the island of Sri Lanka during the pre-Vijaya era (before 505 BCE). These clans of Sri Lanka and the mystical kingdom of Lanka were mentioned in the great epics of Mahavamsa, Vargapurnika, Mahabaratha, Manimekalai, Ramayana and Sangams.[1]
See also
- Yaksha Kingdom
- Rakshasa Kingdom
- Naga people (Lanka)
- Dewa (people)
- Vedda people
- Lanka
- Kuveni
References
- ^ Ordhendra Coomar Gangoly. The art of the Pallavas, Volume 2 of Indian Sculpture Series. G. Wittenborn, 1957. p. 2.