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1. Early Transitional Period
- Fall of the Anuradhapura Kingdom
- South Indian invasions
- Political changes in Sri Lanka
- Shift of capitals
2. Polonnaruwa Kingdom (1055–1232)
- King Vijayabahu I
- King Parakramabahu I
- King Nissanka Malla
- Administration and governance
- Irrigation and agriculture
- Religion and culture
- Architecture and monuments
3. Dambadeniya Kingdom
- Foundation of the kingdom
- Important rulers
- Buddhist revival
- Literature and education
4. Yapahuwa Kingdom
- Rock fortress and capital
- Sacred Tooth Relic
- Defensive architecture
5. Kurunegala Kingdom
- Political developments
- Trade and economy
- Religious activities
6. Gampola Kingdom
- Rise of central highland rule
- Art and architecture
- Foreign relations
7. Kotte Kingdom
- Parakramabahu VI
- Expansion of the kingdom
- Golden Age of Sinhala literature
- Trade with foreign nations
8. Sitawaka Kingdom
- King Rajasinghe I
- Resistance against Portuguese
- Military campaigns
9. Kandyan Kingdom
- Formation of the kingdom
- Relations with Portuguese, Dutch, and British
- King Vimaladharmasuriya I
- King Sri Vikrama Rajasinha
- Kandyan Convention