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Anuradhapura
[ uh-noor-uh-duh-poor-uh, uhn-oo-rah-duh- ]
noun
- a city in N central Sri Lanka: ruins of ancient Buddhist temples.
Anuradhapura
/ ˌʌnʊˈrɑːdə-; əˈnʊərədəˌpʊərə /
noun
- a town in Sri Lanka: ancient capital of Ceylon; site of the sacred bo tree and place of pilgrimage for Buddhists. Pop: 53 151 (2001)
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We found the one at Anuradhapura prettily located in a setting of green, with a garden in front.
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The railway was extended from Matale to Anuradhapura in 1905.
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The ruins of Anuradhapura show that in mediæval times it must have been a city containing a vast concourse of people.
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Next morning he proceeded to Anuradhapura and was received with all honour and enthusiasm.
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Hence when the court moved from Anuradhapura to Pollunaruwa it was installed in the new capital.
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