Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c24.62
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c24.62
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5. Dhanañjaya.—Also called Koravya, king of the Kurus, with his capital at Indapatta. His minister was Vidhurapaṇḍita. He was fond of games of dice and was defeated by Puṇṇaka. For his story see the Vidhurapaṇḍita Jātaka.¹ He is identified with Ānanda. He is probably also the king mentioned in the Dhūmakāri Jātaka (q.v.).²