Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c12.1915
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c12.1915
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v1.c12.1915
Kāsī was evidently a great centre of trade and a most populous and prosperous country. Frequent mention is made of caravans leaving Kāsī to travel for trade. One highway went through Kāsī to Rājagaha¹⁴ and another to Sāvatthi.¹⁵ Kāsī was famed for her silks, and Kāsī-robes were most highly esteemed as gifts, each robe being valued at one hundred thousand.¹⁶ Mention is also made of the perfumes of Kāsi (Kāsi-vilepana¹⁷ and Kāsi-candana¹⁸).