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By Abdul, Laisha, Tarik, Sadia and Ammaar
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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
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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
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Sinhala Tamil Influenced by countries such as India, the Maldives and Malaysia modern languages Languages spoken in Kandy
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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
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Water waves wall Mahawahalkada Sandakada pahana (moonstone) Hewisi drummers Palle Malaya Udu Malaya Kandyan architecture
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The main religion was Buddhism Elements of Hinduism was incorporated with local Buddhism afterwards Religion
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Literature during the reign of King Rajasinhe II Alagiyawanna Mukaveti Subasitaya Sevul Asna Kusajathakaya Parangi Hatana Buddhist Jakata stories E.g. Kusa Jakata Literature
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Men Girls and women Nobles and Ministers Kings Clothes
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Ambul Thiyal Villages lunch Kandyan sweet meats Ancient Kandy food Cuisine
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Kohomba Kankariya Wannam( the illustration) Other traditional dances Ves Dance Naiyandi Dance Uddekki Dance Pantheru Dance and more Kandyan Dance
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Geta Beraya Thalampota Vannam Tammettama Kandyan Music
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