Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c35.1996
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c35.1996
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v2.c35.1996
Velakkāra.—A troop of mercenary soldiers employed by the mediæval kings of Ceylon. They revolted against Vijayabāhu I., pillaged Pulatthipura, burnt down the palace, and took captive the king's sister Mittā. Vijayabāhu had to flee to Vātagiri, but later he quelled the rebellion and had the ringleaders tortured to death.¹ They revolted against Gajabāhu² and later against Parakkamabāhu I.³ In both cases the rebellion was crushed and the leaders punished.