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Milinda


King of SÄgala. He was born in Kalasi in AlasandÄ.

His discussions with the Buddhist Elder NÄgasena are recorded in the Milindapañha. It is said there that the king embraced Buddhism.

For a discussion on the facts connected with Milinda, and his identification with the Baktrian king Menander, see Questions of King Milinda, vol. i., introd. xviiiff.


Dictionary of PÄli Proper Names • G.P. Malalasekera

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