Kassapa I's Siege: The Fall of Anuradhapura

This episode explores the dramatic civil war that led to King Kassapa I moving his capital from Anuradhapura to Sigiriya in the late fifth century. We examine the political motivations behind this relocation, the construction of the fortress city, and the eventual Battle of Sigiriya in 495 CE. Lucas and Luna discuss the evidence from the Mahavamsa chronicle, the archaeological findings at the Mirror Wall, and the complex legacy of a king who defied tradition to secure his throne against his half-brother Moggallana. Listeners will learn about the engineering marvels of the water gardens, the role of the Vanniyar chieftains, and why Sigiriya remains one of South Asia’s most enigmatic historical sites.

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