Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c31.2403
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c31.2403
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7. Mahinda.—Son of Silāmegha (Aggabodhi VI).¹ Aggabodhi made him senāpati and gave over the government to him. But when Aggabodhi VI. died and Aggabodhi VII. came to the throne, Mahinda went to Mahātittha. Later, on the death of Aggabodhi VII., Mahinda quelled all disturbances and put the queen in chains because she conspired to kill him. His cousin Dappula rose against him, but was defeated after much fighting. Mahinda then married the queen of Aggabodhi VI. and became king as Mahinda II., when a son was born to him. Dappula again rose in revolt, but Mahinda made a treaty with him and gave him part of Rohaṇa with the Gāḷhagangā as boundary.