Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c23.176
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c23.176
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v1.c23.176
3. Dappula.—Younger brother of Aggabodhi VIII., whom he succeeded to the throne as Dappula II. (812-28 A.C.). He had a senāpati called Vajira and a daughter named Devā. His sister was married to Mahinda, ruler of Rohaṇa, and Dappula adopted Mahinda’s sons when they were driven away by their father. Dappula rebuilt the Hatthikucchi°, Vāhadīpa° and Lāvarāvapabbata-vihāras, and enlarged the Mahāpāli Hall, in addition to various other acts of piety.¹