Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c23.171

v1.c23.171

**1. Dappula.**—Second son of Mahātissa and Saṅghasivā, his brothers being Aggabodhi and Maṇiakkhika. Among his sons was Mānavamma, and it was with his help that he became King Dappula I. on the death of Kassapa II. But he reigned in Anurādhapura for only seven days, after which Haṭṭhadāṭha (Dāṭhopatissa II.) captured the throne. Dappula thereupon retired to Rohaṇa and ruled as king there for three years (650-3 A.C.). His wife was the daughter of Silādātha (Silāmeghavaṇṇa).¹ Dappula was a very pious follower of the Buddha and erected many vihāras, repaired others, and made an image of Metteyya, fifteen cubits high.² He died from grief at the death of his son Mānavamma, who was killed by Hatthadātha.