Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c31.2424

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15. Mahinda.—Viceroy of Sena IV. and probably his brother. He afterwards became king as Mahinda IV. (956-72 A.C.). He married a Kāliṅga princess. During his reign, the Vallabha king invaded Ceylon, but was defeated by the general Sena and entered into a treaty with Mahinda. Mahinda showed great favour to the Paṃsukulikas and the Lābhavāsins and decreed that the incomes derived from vihāras should not be taxed. His good acts were many. He had a Commentary to the Abhidhamma written by the Thera Dhammamitta in the Sitthagāma-pariveṇa and the Abhidhamma recited by the Thera Dāṭhānāga.