Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c31.2722
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c31.2722
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v2.c31.2722
Māyādvāra.—One of the gates of Pulatthipura.¹ 1. Māyādhanu.—The youngest brother of Bhuvanekabāhu VII, and father of Rājasīha I. He reigned over a part of Ceylon with his capital at Sītāvaka (1521-81 A.C.). His reign was marked by a series of severe and fluctuating struggles against his brother and against the Portuguese then in Colombo. He is said to have been succeeded by his son, Rājasīha.¹