[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Dictionary of Pali Proper Names](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937) › v1.c6.3134 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c6.3134 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c6.3134 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c6.3134](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c6.3134) The kingdom of Assaka is invariably mentioned in connection with Avanti. Even in the Buddha's life-time, Avanti became a centre of Buddhism. Among eminent monks and nuns who were either born or resided there, are to be found Mahā Kaccāna, Nanda Kumāraputta, Soṇa Kuṭikaṇṇa, Dhammapāla, Abhayarājakumāra, Isidatta and Isidāsī. - [Previous: v1.c6.3133](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c6.3133) - [Next: v1.c6.3135](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c6.3135) - [Up: v1.c6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c6) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c6.3134](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c6.3134) · Pramāṇa