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The Economy During the Anuradhapura Epoch – By Dr Tilak S Fernando<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Ninnada<\/p>\n

Source :\u00a0tilaksblog<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"TilakEvery part of the central city of Anuradhapura belonged to the King during the Anuradhapura epoch. There was a standard procedure for kings to follow, known (in Sinhala) as\u00a0Dasaraja Dharmaya<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 meaning Charitability, Generosity, Straightforwardness, Humility, Innocence, Peacefulness, Anger, Calmness and Independence. The King was also known as the\u00a0mahapathy<\/em>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Once a king was crowned, the new King had to continue with the previous king\u2019s (undertakings, such as repairs to industries and lakes, lochs etc.) It was a standard gesture for the King to maintain peace and tranquillity in the society. The etiquette laid down the Royal family\u2019s rights, which meant that if a king died (without children), the crown was entitled to the dead king\u2019s paternal side. The throne went to his young brothers.<\/span><\/p>\n

During the crowning, the King was made to sit on a throne made out of\u00a0 \u2018Udumbara\u2019<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0wood. Then a virgin would sprinkle water out of a conch, stating thus:\u201d O! Lord King! This Coronation will protect your health and security. So will protect your family. May you be a pleasant and caring king. May you be blessed on every occasion.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Welfare, social work<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

After the coronation, welfare and social work were burdened on the new King.\u00a0 During the 5th century,\u00a0King Datusena<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0built many halls for sick and disabled people. In the tenth century,\u00a0Kassapa, the 5th<\/em><\/strong>, built a hospital in Anuradhapura and donated an entire village income to cover the hospital\u2019s daily expenses. During this period, the King\u2019s duty was to improve agriculture. The King provided land and supplied necessities by constructing lakes and barriers to achieve this. The King\u2019s responsibility was also focused on the people due to unexpected national disasters.<\/span><\/p>\n

It was assumed that the King had much money, other than pearls and gems, to meet such expenses. During this period king\u2019s income was only from the land tax. Another payment came to the King with a water tax called\u00a0Kegaptha<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Dakabatha<\/em><\/strong>. It was challenging to get the real meaning of\u00a0Kegaptha<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Dakabatha,<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0but records reveal it was some form of tax during this period. There were two sides to the\u00a0Kegaptha<\/em>\u00a0or\u00a0Dakabatha\u00a0<\/em>tax. One would assume it relates to the amount the King receives out of the yield from paddy fields \u2013 i.e., one acre of paddy!<\/span><\/p>\n

From the beginning of the year until 429 a.c.,\u00a0 Indian kings did not try to invade Ceylon. During this period, the construction of massive irrigation work was done. In 473 a.c, King\u00a0\u00a0Datusena<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0removed Tamil Kingdoms across the whole country. It was when\u00a0Kala weva<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0was constructed, equivalent to 6380\u00a0 acres, by King\u00a0Datusena.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0He also built across the Mahaweli river and drainage channels to supply water to all the cultivation and paddy fields. It was a period when the King\u2019s leadership entirely concentrated on agricultculture where\u00a0Kala Weva, Kanthale Weva<\/em>,\u00a0Minneri Weva, Nachachaduwa Weva, Nuwara Weva (Kandy Lake), Iranamadu Weva, Ridigama Weva and Nagam Weva\u00a0<\/em>were built.<\/span><\/p>\n

King\u2019s obligations<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Kings were grateful for the commitment of their subjects. For example, King\u00a0\u00a0Dutugamunu<\/em>\u00a0picked the bravest\u00a0 \u2018Danuddra Thusaappa\u2019<\/em>\u00a0among his goliaths. King buried\u2019 Danuddra\u2019s bow and arrow in the sand till the feathers of the hands touched the ground and poured gold coins onto it. Apart from such royal gifts, King Dutugamunu conducted the proper poojas to various gods. Even before the prince, Dutugamunu became ruler of\u00a0 Ceylon; the country was affluent economically and religiously.<\/span><\/p>\n

History<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

History records that many kings spent an enormous amount of money on various projects in the country, but they were not declared bankrupt; meantime, kings suffered from enemy attacks. When King Dutugamunu knew his subjects could not contribute towards the construction of\u00a0\u2018Ruwanweli Maha Saya\u2019,<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0he ordered that not a single worker should work free of charge; instead, he disbursed money to all workers. King Dutugamunu constructed hundreds of Buddhist\u00a0viharas<\/em>\u00a0for the clergy. The King built hundreds of abodes for Buddhist Monks, including\u00a0Mirisavatiyta<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Lowamahapaya.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0In the 4t<\/sup>h Century B.C.\u00a0King Pandukabaya\u00a0<\/em>entrusted his uncle\u00a0Abaya<\/em>\u00a0to control at nighttime.\u00a0King Pandukabaya<\/em>\u00a0distributed part of the land tax to his subjects. It on recorded in Ceylon history how King Buddhadasa contributed 10 acres of the yield towards Ayurvedic doctors\u2019 wages.<\/span><\/p>\n

During the 10th<\/sup>\u00a0Century, paddy farming was done systematically. As much as agriculture was concerned, it was similar to any other industry. When certain produce was in short supply, farmers did not excessively create grains but produced what was required for peoples\u2019 requirements without any wastage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Industries and technology in Ceylon<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

During the Anuradhapura era, two primary associated industries existed: the construction of stupas\u00a0(dagabas)<\/em>\u00a0and paddy cultivation. No one would understand the secret behind the water industry, which astonished foreign engineers many centuries later. It was possible during the Anuradhapura era to produce many varieties of earthenware out of thick, red and solid earth. It must be remembered how spiritual the Ceylonese were during this period, as most embraced Buddhism, leading to a peaceful society.<\/span><\/p>\n

Geography<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The dry zone occupied approximately seventy per cent of the land; rivers, hills and valleys occupied the rest. However, agribusinesses blended in the dry zone. Towards the sea level, the earth became flat land, creating mile-long lakes. Historical records reveal how the ancient Ceylonese constructed lakes and lochs and improved the irrigation system because our ancestors were very devout spiritual beings closely attached to the Buddhist temples.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the\u00a0Mahawamsa, a<\/em>\u00a0Prince named\u00a0Anuruddha<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0built the first weva (lake). Later, during the 2nd<\/sup>\u00a0Century, Kings\u00a0Wasabi\u00a0<\/em>made 12 lakes, and\u00a0Bathika Tissa<\/em>\u00a0built additional two lakes. The most essential of Bathika Tissa\u2019s reign marked significant religious and historical developments and the crucial political history of the island among the Sinhalese people. The Anuradhapura era marked the introduction of Buddhism to the island, and with it came the formal establishment of kingship and monarchy. However, it saw productive advances in economics, technology and culture during the early Anuradhapura period (137 BC \u2013 684 AD).<\/span><\/p>\n

Kings\u00a0Dathopatissa<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0Sirisangabo\u00a0<\/em>recorded the country\u2019s scarcity of grains during the Anuradhapura era. It was recorded that everything got destroyed during the kingdom of King Dathopatissa. However, Sinhala kings who were intelligent managed to cope with such situations. Moggalana is 1st used security outlet along the sea beach.<\/span><\/p>\n

Later,\u00a0King Datusena<\/em>\u00a0managed to expel all Tamil Kings and ruled the country for twenty years. Later, those who were sincere to the King were treated generously, but those in favour of\u00a0 Tamil kings were dealt with and punished severely. During\u00a0the Datusena era<\/em>, Ceylon adorned a new image. The number of lakes King Datusena constructed amounted to eighteen, from\u00a0Kalawe<\/em>\u00a0weva, about 3,680 acres long and supplied water, to about 7,000 areas.<\/span><\/p>\n

Throughout the Anuradhapura epoch, the freedom of worshipping one\u2019s religion existed, but\u00a0\u00a0 Buddhism was brought to Ceylon during this period. Many kings during this era committed to their kingdoms and absorbed Buddhism. It enabled the formation of a just society. There was no room for the lazy type of men because a king commanded every person to participate in the construction of lakes, stupas and lochs. It also helped the folk cultivate earnestness because the country felt inconveniences due to enemy tribulations. The kings did not take the chance to starve their subjects during this period.<\/span><\/p>\n

King Dutugamunu was on record how he made various stores with food supplies before he went to war with the Tamil King Elara. During the 2nd<\/sup>\u00a0Century B.C.,\u00a0King Elara defeated King Asela<\/em>\u00a0and reigned Anuradhapura for over 25 years.<\/span><\/p>\n

The following list of positions under the kings enabled the country to progress:<\/span><\/p>\n

Ministers:<\/strong>\u00a0It was mentioned during Kings Upatissa and Datusena.<\/span><\/p>\n

Senadipathy:\u00a0<\/strong>Were officers identified as Army officials who issued instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jatthagahaka & Asikgagahaka:\u00a0<\/strong>There were opportunities where these officials had become kings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Adipathy:<\/strong>\u00a0King Seelakala introduced this position to govern the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

Anda (blind) Senapathy: An exceptional name of honour during King Seelakala.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rohana Kammika:<\/strong>\u00a0A post created to collect tax in the Rohana area by the King<\/span><\/p>\n

Ratiyayawa:\u00a0<\/strong>Provincial Officer concerning the administration<\/span><\/p>\n

Dwara Nayaka:<\/strong>\u00a0It was believed that the post was in force during King Moggalana 1st.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vinishyakaruwo (Judges):<\/strong>\u00a0Included in the description of Kosmos description<\/span><\/p>\n

Regu Niladariyo:<\/strong>\u00a0(Officers attached to Customs & Excise \u2013 Included in the report of Kosmos.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

tilakfernando@gmail.com<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Courtesy: Wilhelm Gaiger, M.B.Ariyapala, Amaradasa Liyanage, Ranaweera Gunawardena, Dharma Bandu\u00a0 Amarasekera, Ratnakara Book Publishers, G.H.Perera, & Sirimal Ranawella.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Pictura Credit: Book on Economy during B.C. 543 \u2013 A.C\u00a0 1832\u00a0 by late Prasath Milinda Siriwardena<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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