Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c6.3131
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c6.3131
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In the Buddha's time, the King of Avanti was Pajjota, a man of violent temper,⁵ and therefore known as Caṇḍa Pajjota. He wished to conquer the neighbouring kingdom of Kosambī, of which Udena was king, but his plans did not work out as he had anticipated. Instead, his daughter Vāsuladattā became Udena's wife and the two countries continued to be on friendly terms.⁶