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# Prakrit Proper Names (Agamic Index I) v2.c8.s2.284

Prakrit Proper Names (Āgamic Index I) v2.c8.s2.284

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### [v2.c8.s2.284](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mehta-chandra-1970.v2.c8.s2.284)

Mallai (Mallakin) A clan. Its nine re-publican chiefs entered into confederacy with nine Lecchai chiefs and Kāsī and Kosala(1) to fight for Ceḍaga against king Kuṇia in the battle of Mahāsilākaṇṭaa. These nine Mallais were also present at Pāvā-Majjhimā on the occasion of Titthayara Mahāvīra's emancipation.²  
1. Bha. 300, Nir. 1.1, AupA. p. 58, RajM. p. 285, Raj. 37.  
2. Kalp. 128. The commentators take these nine Mallakins belonging to the country of Kāsī and the nine Lecchais as belonging to Kosala. It seems to be a mistaken traditions. See also AvaCu. II, p. 173.

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## Cites (4)

- [Kalpasūtra](https://indike.org/pramana/in.jaina.sveta.cheda.1.kalpasutra) — Bhadrabāhu, Ardhamāgadhī Prakrit
- [Uvavāiya](https://indike.org/pramana/in.jaina.sveta.upanga.1) — Ardhamāgadhī Prakrit
- [Rāyapaseṇaijja](https://indike.org/pramana/in.jaina.sveta.upanga.2) — Ardhamāgadhī Prakrit
- [Viyāhapannatti](https://indike.org/pramana/in.jaina.sveta.anga.5) — Sudharman, Ardhamāgadhī Prakrit

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