Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c29.246

v2.c29.246

Later, when Ajātasattu succeeded in establishing his sway over Kosala, with the help of the Licchavis, Kāsi, too, was included in his kingdom. Even in the Buddha's time the city of Benares was wealthy and prosperous and was included in the list of great cities suggested by Ānanda as suitable places for the Parinibbāna of the Buddha.²²