Pāli Dictionary

Datta

Person

A chieftain of Dhanapiṭṭhi placed on the throne of Sri Lanka by Potthakuṭṭha, who reigned only two years and built a monastery at Dhanapiṭṭhi.

A chieftain of Dhanapiṭṭhi, placed on the throne of Sri Lanka by Potthakuṭṭha. He reigned for only two years (674-76). Among his works of piety was a vihāra at Dhanapiṭṭhi. Cv.xlvi.41 ff.

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