Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c36.4185

v2.c36.4185

**Subhagiri, Subha-pabbata, Sundara-pabbata.**—An isolated rock in Ceylon. It was evidently named after the *senāpati* Subha, who built a fortress there in the time of Māgha.¹ Later, it was occupied by Bhuvanekabāhu (brother of Vijayabāhu IV.), and formed the centre of the campaign in the battle of Vijayabāhu IV. against Candabhānu. Later, Bhuvanekabāhu continued to live there.² After Vijayabāhu IV. was killed by his *senāpati* Mitta, Bhuvanekabāhu, who had succeeded to the throne at Jambuddoṇi, had once more to seek refuge in Subhagiri, and for some time it was the seat of government. A town seems to have grown up there in the same way as at Sihagiri.³