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# Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c35.1051

Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c35.1051

- **Language:** English

### [v2.c35.1051](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.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

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