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Ruhuna is a region of southern Sri Lanka. It was the centre of a flourishing civilization and the cultural and economic centres of ancient Sri Lanka, Magama, Tissamaharama and Mahanagakula (now called as Ambalantota), were established here.
The Kingdom of Ruhuna was founded around the year 200 BC the brother of King Devanampiyatissa of Anuradhapura, Prince Mahanaga, after a personal dispute. This region played a vital role in building the nation as well in the establishment of Buddhist culture.
The area identified with Ruhuna in ancient times is mainly the Southern Province, a large part of the Uva Province and small parts of, Sabaragamuwa & Eastern Provinces. It covers 44 DS Divisions.
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