[1] It was renamed Jananathamangalam by the Chola dynasty after their successful invasion of the country's then capital, Anuradhapura, in the 10th century.

It envisions the development of all sectors in Polonnaruwa including roads, electricity, agriculture, education, health and environment.

[13] Starting from Mahanagakula on the south of the Walawe river, Vijayabahu dispatched three armies to attack Polonnaruwa from three fronts.

One army was sent along the western shore of the country to the port of Mahathittha to deal with any reinforcements arriving from South India.

Surrounded by these three armies, Polonnaruwa was besieged for seven months before king Vijayabahu's forces entered the city.

With the exception of his immediate successor, Nissankamalla I, the other monarchs of Polonnaruwa were not as strong-willed and were prone to picking fights within their own court.

This prompted an invasion by the Aryacakravarti dynasty warlord Kalinga Magha in 1214, which saw the complete destruction of the metropolises of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa by burning.

Near the ancient city, there is a small town with several hotels and some glossy shops, and places to fulfil day-to-day needs.

The green environment, amazing ancient constructions, Parakrama Samudra (a huge lake built in 1200), and attractive tourist hotels and hospitable people, make it a tourism hotspot.