Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names • G.P. Malalasekera
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Nāgadāsaka
King of Magadha and son of Muṇḍa He slew his father and ruled for twenty-four years. The people deposed him and made Susunāga king in his place. Mhv.xvi.4 ff; Sp.i.73; Dpv. iv.41; v.78; xi. 10, where he is called Dasaka. However, see DA. i. 1.53, where his father is called Anuruddha.