Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c24.425
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c24.425
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5. **Dhammika.**—King of Siam, contemporary of Kittisirirājasīha of Ceylon. He welcomed the delegation sent from Ceylon to Siam to bring back some monks, and gave it every help. On two occasions he sent groups of monks to Ceylon to re-establish ordination in that country, and the king of Ceylon, to show his gratitude, sent him a replica of the Tooth Relic and various other gifts.¹