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Father in law and commander in-chief of Gajabāhuka Gāmani. After Gajabāhu's death he became king of Ceylon and reigned for six years (196-202 A.C.). He built seven vihāras: Sejalaka, Gotapabbata, Dakapāsāna, Sālipabbata, Tanaveli, Tobbalanāgāpabbata and Girihālika. He was succeeded by his son Bhātika Tissa. Mv.xxxv.123ff.; xxxvi.1; MT.657; Dpv. xxii.15ff., 29. Updated: 15 September 2011 http://What-Buddha-Said.net/library/DPPN/maha/mahallaka_n.htm |
