Paṇá¸uvÄsudeva
King of Sri Lanka (444 414 B.c.).
He was the youngest son of Sumitta, brother of Vijaya. He came to Sri Lanka at Vijaya’s request, and having succeeded him to the throne, reigned in UpatissagÄma.
He married BhaddakaccÄnÄ, who bore him ten sons and one daughter. He reigned for thirty years. Mhv.viii.10ff.; ix.1ff., 28; x.29; Dpv.iv.41; x. 2, 7, 8; xi.8ff.
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