________________
THE DAMIĻAS
171
existed between the rulers of Lankā and Pandya. It is also mentioned that there was a very early settlement in Ceylon of skilled craftsmen and families of the eighteen guilds, all from Pāņdya. There existed a close cultural relationship and constant intercourse between S. India and Ceylon; notable centres of Buddhist learning mentioned in Pāli works being Kāverīpattaña, Madhurā and Kāñcipura (modern Conjeeveram).
