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This was constructed by King Devamnampiyatissa (250 - 210 BCE), during whose reign
Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka. According to the historical and literary records
it is associated with all royal ceremonies as well as religious ceremonies held
at Anuradhapura during time of ancient Kings. Maximam capacity 3.965 million cubic
meters , Irrigation area 368 hectare, Length of dam 2.2 km.
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