~This article is part of a continuing series on the ‘Mahavamsa,’
the recorded chronicle of Sri Lankan history~ 1. Commander
Lankapura was able to win in all the battles there. Next he
marched his army across the Vegai River and attacked a village
there. Then he returned to their camp. Meanwhile the forces of
Prince Kulasekera were getting ready for a fierce battle and
that was to attack Commander Lankapura's camp. He collected the
maximum number of soldiers that he could and built up a very
strong army. They attacked both from land and sea. 2. They,
however were unable to achieve their end. Lankapura managed to
win this battle too. But Prince Kulasekera was not disheartened.
He attacked again and again. The Sinhala soldiers were able to
defeat them at every turn. In one instance the army of Lankapura
chased the defeated army of Kulasekera, for miles and miles and
went on attacking them. 3. Yet, Prince Kulasekera did not want
to give up battle. He was determined to win. He reorganized his
army and attacked Lan