Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c35.1051
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c35.1051
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v2.c35.1051
Vijita-pura, Vijita-nagara.—A city founded by Vijita, minister to Vijaya. Near by was Khaṇḍāvārapiṭṭhi, where Duṭṭhagāmaṇi pitched his camp during his campaign against the Damiḷas, and also the village of Hatthipora (q.v.). The city was a stronghold of the Damiḷas, and was captured by Duṭṭhagāmaṇi after a four months’ siege.¹