By Abdul, Laisha, Tarik, Sadia and Ammaar

  The Kandyan Kingdom was located in central and western Ceylon  It was the most important kingdom  It was the last independent Sri Lankan kingdom  It survived attacks from the Portuguese and the Dutch  It was finally conquered by the British in 1818 Introduction

  Before the capture of Kandy, they flourished under the rule of their Nayak Kings  Their kingdom was known by many names such as:  Kanda Uda Pasrata  The Senkadagala Kingdom  The Kanda Udarata  The Mahanuwara Kingdom  Sri Wardhanapura  Sinhalé  Thun Sinhalaya or Tri Sinhala Kandyan Kingdom’s independent days

  Sinhala  Tamil  Influenced by countries such as India, the Maldives and Malaysia  modern languages Languages spoken in Kandy

  The Kandyans were famous for their art, architecture, literature and culture.  Their art work included :  Wood carving  Sesath Work  Brass, Silver and Mixed Metal Work Kandyan Lifestyle

  Water waves wall  Mahawahalkada  Sandakada pahana (moonstone)  Hewisi drummers  Palle Malaya  Udu Malaya Kandyan architecture

  The main religion was Buddhism  Elements of Hinduism was incorporated with local Buddhism afterwards Religion

  Literature during the reign of King Rajasinhe II  Alagiyawanna Mukaveti  Subasitaya  Sevul Asna  Kusajathakaya  Parangi Hatana  Buddhist Jakata stories  E.g. Kusa Jakata Literature

  Men  Girls and women  Nobles and Ministers  Kings Clothes

  Ambul Thiyal  Villages lunch  Kandyan sweet meats  Ancient Kandy food Cuisine

  Kohomba Kankariya  Wannam( the illustration)  Other traditional dances  Ves Dance  Naiyandi Dance  Uddekki Dance  Pantheru Dance and more Kandyan Dance

  Geta Beraya  Thalampota  Vannam  Tammettama Kandyan Music

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