Benares

/ bɪˈnɑːrɪz /

noun

1. See Varanasi
   the former name of Varanasi

Example Sentences

Several German and English missionaries reside in the neighbourhood of Benares, and go constantly to the town to preach.

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The revenues of his own possessions amount to half as much more; but with all this, he is not so well off as the Rajah of Benares.

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They are higher, more capacious, and finer buildings than those of Benares, with the exception of the Bisvishas.

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I found here the handsomest bungalow I had seen during the whole journey from Benares to Bombay.

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Buddha travels slowly to the sacred city of Benares, converting by the way even Brahmans themselves.

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