Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c23.174
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c23.174
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2. Dappula.—Nephew of Aggabodhi VI. When Mahinda II. succeeded Aggabodhi VII. Dappula rose against him, but, in spite of several attempts, failed to overcome him. He thereupon retired to Rohaṇa where he ruled, having formed a treaty with Mahinda. Some time later, he made another attempt to win the throne and fough ta fierce battle at Mahāummāra, where he was defeated and forced to flee.¹