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Ihagama

Coordinates: 7°22′N 80°34′E / 7.367°N 80.567°E / 7.367; 80.567
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Ihagama
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Country Sri Lanka
ProvinceCentral Province
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time)

Ihagama is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province.

Ihagama Rathanapala Thero

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In the early 19th century, Ihagama was home to Ihagama Rathanapala Thero, also known as Ihagama Unnanse, a Buddhist monk who played a pivotal role in the independence struggles against British colonial rule in Sri Lanka. He was involved in the 1818 rebellion and later exiled to Mauritius.

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7°22′N 80°34′E / 7.367°N 80.567°E / 7.367; 80.567