[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) › v2.c27.1330 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c27.1330 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c27.1330 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c27.1330](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c27.1330) Pāṭaligāma, Pāṭaliputta.—The capital of Magadha and situated near the modern Patna. The Buddha visited it shortly before his death. It was then a mere village and was known as Pāṭaligāma. At that time Ajātasattu’s ministers, Sunīdha and Vassakāra, were engaged in building fortifications there in order to repel the Vajjis. The Buddha prophesied the future greatness of Pāṭaligāma, and also mentioned the danger of its destruction by fire, water, or internal discord. The gate by which the Buddha left the town was called Gotamadvāra, and the ferry at which he crossed the river, Gotamatittha.¹ - [Previous: v2.c27.1329](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c27.1329) - [Next: v2.c27.1331](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c27.1331) - [Up: v2.c27](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c27) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c27.1330](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c27.1330) · Pramāṇa