Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c31.2407
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c31.2407
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8. Mahinda.—Son of the Ādipāda Dāṭhāsiva of Rohaṇa. He quarrelled with his father, took service under Udaya I. and married his daughter Devā. He was later sent to Rohaṇa, where he drove out his father. His two sons revolted against him, and, with Udaya’s help, led an army against him. Mahinda defeated them, but was killed in a fight with another kinsman.¹