König of Madhurā. His Mutter was the Schwester von Pajjota, König of Avanti, hence the name Avantiputta (MA.ii.738).
He once went in royal state to visit Mahā Kaccāna who was staying in the Gundā Grove in Madhurā.
Their discussion is recorded in the Madhura Sutta (M.ii.83-90).
Es wird gesagt, dass after the interview Avantiputta wurde a follower of the Buddha's teaching.