Singhal : named Simhala-dweepa, island of Simhas (lions), by king Vijaya (q.v.) one of its conquerors. Rāvana was called Lankesh (lord of Sri Lanka).
... heard In those unhuman forests beast and bird, The peacock's cry and tiger's hoarse appeal Calling to God for prey, marked the vast wheel Of monstrous birds shadowing whole countries; he From Singhal through the long infinity Of southern floods had steered his shuddering ship Where unknown winds their lonely tumult keep. And he had lived with strong and pitiless men, Nations unhumanized by ...
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