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Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c12.1907

Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c12.1907

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v1.c12.1907

The traditional name of the king of Kāsī from time immemorial was evidently Brahmadatta (q.v.), and references to kings of that name abound in the Jātakas. Sometimes the king is referred to merely as Kāsī-rājā. Among other kings of Kāsī mentioned are Kiki⁹ and Kalābu.¹⁰