Today the Sigiriya Rock Fortress is considered a national wonder and is heralded as a UNESCO World Heritage site. ‘Si Raja’, which is aired on Swarnavahini every Saturday at 8.30 p.m., brings to light ...

King Kashyapa ruled from his secure palace for nearly 22 years till 495AD. His deep-rooted fear that his step-brother would return with an army and wage a war became a reality.

Sigiriya was made a citadel by King Kashyapa who is believed to have fled Anuradhapura having killed his father King Dathusena over a dispute on kingship. Sigiriya is a blend of architectural, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Explore the awe-inspiring Sigiriya fortress in Sri Lanka, perched atop a 660ft rock plateau in the Matale District. Uncover the history of King Kashyapa's fifth-century fortress and marvel at the ...