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Lanka: FAQ & Sources
लंकाLanka is Ravana's golden island city across the southern ocean, where Sita is held captive and where the great war is fought.
RegionSri Lanka
Frequently asked questions
Who built Lanka?
Vishwakarma, the divine architect.
Who ruled Lanka before Ravana?
Kubera, Ravana's half brother.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana
- Traditional identification; some scholars propose sites in central India
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