Dambadeniya is a ruined ancient city situated in the North Western Province (Wayamba), Sri Lanka on the Kurunegala - Negombo
road. It served as the capital of Sri Lanka in the mid 13th century.
Much of Dambadeniya still lies buried on a huge fortified rock.
Dambadeniya is situated about 31 km from Kurunegala, the modern day capital of the North Western Province.
It is believed that the Dambadeniya period was the 'Golden Era' of Sinhalese Literature.Dambadeniya, about 30 km south-west of Kurunegala, became prominent in the mid-13th century.
It was selected as the capital of the kingdom of Sri Lanka by King
Vijayabahu III (1232–36). The sovereignty of the country was at stake as
a result of invasions, which dislodged Polonnaruwa
as the capital. Vijayabahu, the king of the Dambadeniya dynasty, fought
the invaders and established Dambadeniya. On the summit of the
Dambadeniya rock he built fortifications and sturdy walls and gates. The
city was made secure by a moat, a marsh and ramparts around the royal
palace. During the reign of King Parakramabahu (1236–70), Dambadeniya
reached the zenith of its glory.
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