Buddhist Dictionary of Pali Proper Names by G P Malalasekera
Vethadīpa
Vethadīpa:A brahmin settlement,the chieftain of which claimed a part of the Buddha’s relics; having obtained the relics,he built at thūpa over them (D.ii.165,167; Bu.xxviii.3).
According to the Dhammapada Commentary,the kings of Vethadīpaka and Allakappa once lived intimate friendship.(DhA.i.161; see J.R.A.S.1907,p.1049).