Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c16.264
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c16.264
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Candabhānu.—A king of Jāvā. He invaded Ceylon in the eleventh year of the reign of Parakkamabāhu II. but was defeated in battle by Vīrabāhu.¹ In the reign of Vijayabāhu IV. he appeared once again with a large army and, landing at Mahātittha, marched against the king's fortress at Subhagiri, demanding the Tooth Relic, the Bowl Relic and the kingdom. But he was again defeated by the Sinhalese forces under Vijayabāhu and Vīrabāhu.²