Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c36.471

v2.c36.471

rose against him, and Anurādhapura was deserted by the people. Saṅghatissa was once forced to eat food prepared for the monks at the Mahāpāli. His Senāpati proved treacherous, the king was defeated in battle and was forced to flee to Merumajjara. From there he went to Veḷuvana, where, at the suggestion of the monks, he put on yellow robes and went towards Rohaṇa with his son and minister. He was, however, recognized and taken captive at Maṇihīra, brought to Sīhagiri, and beheaded at the command of Moggallāna. His son asked to be beheaded before him, and his request was granted; his minister was also beheaded, because he refused to leave his king. Saṅghatissa had another son, Jeṭṭhatissa.¹