Kashyapa crowned himself the King. But worried that his brother might return to attack him, he decided to build his fortress and palace atop the huge lion-like structured rock. Thus, Sigiriya, the ...

The story highlights why King Kashyapa built Sigiriya, it provides more information about the architect behind the fortress as well as the artist who created the famous wall of frescoes. King Kashyapa ...

Knowing that Kashyapa was displeased with his father, because his low birth prevented him from becoming King after this, the Senapathi urged his to rebel against the king. Kashyapa readily agreed. He ...

The Minister of Buddhism, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, has raised serious concerns over the ...

The Director General of the Department of Archaeology, Professor D. Thusitha Mendis, has announced plans to remove ...

After King Kashyapa’s death, this royal palace and fortress were abandoned. Thereafter, it was occupied by a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century, with several rock shelters being created ...

The fortress atop Sigiriya Rock still bears testimony to the exploits of the man who built it — Sri Lanka’s King Kashyapa. Explore. Search Wednesday, Mar 05, 2025. New Delhi o C.

Following King Kashyapa’s death, Sigiriya became a Buddhist monastery, remaining active until the 14th century. Booking.com encouraged travellers to visit Sigiriya to witness what it described ...