Ihagama | |
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Village | |
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Province | Central Province |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time) |
Ihagama is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province.
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.
7°22′N80°34′E / 7.367°N 80.567°E