Dambadeniya, about 30 km south-west of Kurunegala, became prominent in the mid-13th century. It was selected as the capital of the kingdom of Sri Lanka by King Vijayabahu III (1232–36).
The town of Dambadeniya, situated about 30 kilometers southwest of Kurunegala, gained prominence in the mid-13th century. It was designated as the capital of the kingdom of Sri Lanka by King Vijayabahu III (1232–36).