Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c8.215
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c8.215
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Ilaṅkiya.—A Damiḷa chieftain of South India, conquered by Parakkamabāhu I.¹ Later, Ilaṅkiya became the ally of Parakkamabāhu, who gave him earrings and other ornaments as a mark of royal favour, also conferring on him the coveted title of Rājavesibhujanga-Silāmegha.²