Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c13.190
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c13.190
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Khallāṭanāga.—Son of Saddhā-Tissa and younger brother of Lañjaka-Tissa. He was king of Ceylon (50-43 B.C.). Among his religious works was the construction of the Kurundavāsoka Vihāra. He was killed by the general Mahārattaka. Khallāṭanāga’s wife was Anulā, and his son was Mahācūḷika.¹