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# Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c6.567

Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c6.567

- **Language:** English

### [v1.c6.567](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c6.567)

Devadatta incited him to seize the throne, killing his father if necessary. When Bimbisāra learnt of the prince's intentions he abdicated in his favour. But Devadatta was not satisfied till Bimbisāra, who was one of the Buddha's foremost supporters, was killed.⁶

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