Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c6.3476
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c6.3476
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**Asela.**—Son of Muṭasiva, and youngest brother of Devānampiyatissa. When the two Damiḷas, Sena and Guttaka, conquered Sūratissa and captured the throne, Asela defeated them and reigned in Anurādhapura for ten years (155-145 B.C.).¹ He was ultimately conquered by Eḷāra.²