King of Sāgala. He was born in Kalasi in Alasandā. His discussions with the Buddhist Elder Nāgasena are recorded in the Milinda-Pañha. It is said there that the king embraced Buddhism. For a discussion on the facts connected with Milinda, and his identification with the Baktrian king Menander, see Questions of King Milinda, vol. i., introd. xviiiff. Updated: 23 December 2016 https://What-Buddha-Said.net/library/DPPN/me_mu/milinda.htm |
