Dambadeniya Kingdom: The Untold Story of Forgotten Capital | දඹදෙණිය රාජධානිය සම්පූර්ණ ඉතිහාසය

📍 About This Video
Welcome to Travel With Dr. Harith, where I take you on deep, educational, and inspiring journeys across Sri Lanka and the world.
In this documentary-style episode, we explore one of the most important yet often overlooked chapters of Sri Lankan history — the Dambadeniya Kingdom, with a complete exploration of Maligagala, the royal palace complex, archaeological ruins, historical records, and the stories of the kings who shaped this era.
This is not just a normal travel vlog — this is a full 1-hour historical exploration and storytelling documentary, covering history, archaeology, architecture, legends, and on-site explanations.
There is no other full, complete, and detailed Dambadeniya Kingdom video like this on YouTube, making this the most comprehensive episode ever produced about the kingdom.
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🏰 🔶 What You Will Learn in This Video
This documentary explains the rise and fall of the Dambadeniya Kingdom, which ruled Sri Lanka during one of the most turbulent eras — from foreign invasions to internal conflicts, royal succession challenges, and cultural transformations.
Inside this video, you will discover:
✔ Full History of the Dambadeniya Kingdom
• Why the capital moved to Dambadeniya
• How the kingdom defended itself from foreign invasions
• The geopolitical importance of Dambadeniya
• Contributions to Buddhism, literature, and national unity
✔ Complete List of Kings of Dambadeniya
Including:
• King Vijayabahu III – Founder of the kingdom
• King Parakramabahu II – Greatest ruler of the era
• King Vijayabahu IV
• King Bhuvanekabahu I
• All other rulers & transitional kings who influenced this period
✔ Invasive Kings & Foreign Threats
We cover all invasions that challenged the kingdom, including:
• Kalinga Magha and earlier invaders
• Dravidian attacks
• Regional power struggles
• The kingdom’s strategies for protection
✔ Maligagala (Royal Palace Rock): Full Exploration
This video includes a complete onsite walk-through of Maligagala, the royal palace complex built on a high rock formation, featuring:
• Ancient stairways
• Palace foundations
• Guard points
• Storage structures
• Rock inscriptions
• Temple remains
• Stunning top views used for military observation
✔ Archaeological Ruins & What Still Remains Today
You will see:
• Defensive walls
• Rock-cut features
• Caves
• Man-made terraces
• Foundations of the royal palace
• Ancient ponds
• Sacred areas and historic sites
✔ Kingdom Structure & Governance Model
We discuss how the Dambadeniya kings organized:
• Administration
• Army and defenses
• Religious activities
• Economic development
• Cultural preservation
✔ Legends, Stories & Historical Records
Including references from:
• Culavamsa
• Local folklore
• Written inscriptions
• Archaeological findings
This documentary is ideal for students, teachers, researchers, travellers, history-lovers, and anyone passionate about Sri Lanka’s ancient kingdoms.
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🌄 Why Dambadeniya Kingdom Is Important
Although less popular compared to Anuradhapura or Polonnaruwa, Dambadeniya played a crucial role in preserving:
• Sri Lankan sovereignty
• Buddhist culture
• Sinhala identity
• Literary heritage
• Political stability during invasions
This kingdom marks a turning point where the nation regained unity after chaos, and leaders like Parakramabahu II rebuilt the country’s foundations.
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✨ Why This Video Is Special
This is a 1-hour complete guide — a rare format in Sri Lankan YouTube history content.
✔ Contains authentic historical information
✔ Covers every king of the kingdom
✔ Shows all ruins on-site
✔ Explains invasions & political transitions
✔ Combines traveling + history + education
✔ Narrated by a senior lecturer & researcher (Dr. Harith)
This is one of the most detailed Dambadeniya kingdom videos ever created.
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🧑‍🏫 About Me
I am Dr. Harith, a researcher, and traveler.
My goal is to create educational travel documentaries combining:
• History
• Culture
• Geography
• Ancient engineering
• Local stories
• Real travel experiences
My channel Travel With Dr. Harith explores Sri Lankan heritage as well as global travel destinations.
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