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# Subjugation of Nalagiri

The murderous attempt of Devadatta is the well-known Nlagiri incident, which occurred at Rajagriha. In order to kill the Buddha an infuriated elephant named Nlagiri was let loose against him, but through his miraculous power the elephant was pacified and subdued.

- **Kind:** artefact
- **Date:** 100–199 CE

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Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.im.2340-a23517](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.im.2340-a23517) · Pramāṇa
