Timeline of South Asia History: 3500 BC - AD 500
  • Sinhalese State AD 500

The Sinhalese kingdom of Sri Lanka is one the leading centres of Buddhism. It is a powerful and wealthy state, and its capital, Anuradhapura, is one of the largest cities in the world at this date.





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