Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c14.67
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c14.67
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Gaṅgātaṭa, Gaṅgātaṭaka, Gaṅgātaḷāka.—A tank in Ceylon, built by Aggabodhi II.¹ The country around the tank was used as a base in Parakkamabāhu’s war against Gajabāhu.² Gajabāhu lived there in comparative peace during his last days, and he also died there.³ Later, Māgha and Jayabāhu erected fortifications in Gaṅgātaṭa.⁴ It is identified with the modern Kantalai.⁵