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Madurai from Pandus numerous times. Lankan Kings were able to capture Madurai from Pandus
several times as well).
Lankapura’s Army Lands on Rameshwaram:
After all the preparations were done, Lankapura and the army traveled to Rameshwaram. When
Lankapura was arriving at Rameshwaram, hostile army of Kulashekara was standing near the shore.
Lankapura had all troops wear their defensive gear and sailed to the shore in smaller boats.
Capture of Rameshwaram:
After a huge battle, Lankapura was able to capture Rameshwaram. Captured prisoners were sent back
to Lanka.
Construction of Parakramapura at Kanduluka:
After capturing, Rameshwaram, Lankapura proceeded to the town of Kanduluka. After capturing the
town of Kanduluka, Lankapura built a military camp there and called it “Parakramapura”. He built a
3,600 feet long stone wall around the fortress.
After building the fortress, Lankapura attacked the heroic Maravaras in Carukkata. Maravaras were
beaten and Lankapura was able to capture Carukkata.
Hearing the advancing Sihala forces, Kulashekara came with a huge army from Tirunavel. (Today
known as Tinnaveli). Kulashekara sent one army by ground and another army by ships to attack the
Sihala forces from behind. Lankapura had his army come out of the fortification and fight with the
Kulashekara’s army. Lankapura was able to defeat Kulashekara’s army and destroy many Pandu
soldiers.
Capture of Madurai: (Capital City of Pandus)
After winning the battle at Parakramapura, Lankapura attacked Madurai, the capital city of Pandus.
After a major battle with Kulashekara, Lankapura captured Madurai and placed the son of the former
King as the ruler. After capturing Madurai, Lankapura’s forces captured Tondi and Pasa. (Today
these two villages are combined into one and known as Tondipasa). From Tondi, Lankapura moved to
Valkatti Ravaya. Here, Lankapura received gifts from Yavanas. (Western Indians).
After the defeat at Madurai, Kulasehekara regrouped and sent another army under General Nadalvara.
Great battle occurred at Sompannari. Lankapura defeated General Nadalvara and captured
Sompannari.
Construction of Reservoirs in Pandu Country:
General Lankapura constructed four reservoirs in Siriyawela and Perumpalaya. Further, he constructed
Rajasihamahala and Valugama.
(Author’s Note: King Parakramabahu was a builder more than an aggressor. As soon as he became
one of the regional chiefs of Rohana, he built the Parakrama Samudra in Dakkinadesha. This is not