Overview
Kāśī (Pali: Kāsī) was an ancient kingdom of India whose existence is attested during the Iron Age. The inhabitants of the Kāśī were named the Kāsikas in Pāli and the Kāśeyas and Kāśikas in Sanskrit.
Historical Periods
Janapada of Kāśī (-600–-481)
600 BCE – 481 BCE
Capital: VaranasiArea: 5,040 km²
Janapada of Kāśī (-480–-451)
480 BCE – 451 BCE
Capital: VaranasiArea: 5,040 km²