Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c23.182
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c23.182
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6. Dappula.—Yuvarāja of Dappula III. and afterwards king, Dappula IV. (923-34 A.C.). During his reign the Paṇḍu king came to Ceylon to seek his help against the Coḷas. Dappula was willing to help him but was opposed by his mother. Dappula’s commander was Rakkhaka Ilaṅga, who built a dwelling called after the king.¹