Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c15.24

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1. Ghata (also called Ghaṭakumāra). The Bodhisatta, born as the king of Benares. One of his ministers misconducted himself in the royal harem and the king, catching him in the act, banished him. The minister took service with Vaṅka, king of Sāvatthi, and persuaded him to attack Benares. Ghata was captured and thrown into prison, where he entered into ecstatic meditation. But Vaṅka was seized by a burning sensation, and he ordered the release of Ghata and the restoration of his kingdom.¹ *v.l.* Ghaṭa.