Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c6.3166
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c6.3166
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Avantiputta.—King of Madhurā. His mother was the sister of Pajjota, King of Avanti, hence the name Avantiputta.¹ He once went in royal state to visit Mahā Kaccāna who was staying in the Guṇdā Grove in Madhurā. Their discussion is recorded in the *Madhura Sutta*.² It is said that after the interview Avantiputta became a follower of the Buddha’s teaching.