The Mahavamsa, Sri Lankan Chronicle(5th century CE)

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The legendary Prince Vijaya, first king profiled in the
Mahavamsa (traditionally reigned 543-505 BCE);
detail from a mural in the Ajanta Caves

Just the Facts:

• Name: The Mahavamsa
• Also known as: The Great Chronicle
• Date: 5th century CE
• Place: Sri Lanka
• Language: Pali
• What it is: Sri Lankan non-canonical Buddhist text (history of Sri Lanka)

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