Before the ultimate rise of Magadha, the early geopolitical landscape of the sixth century BCE was dominated by a bitter rivalry between Kashi and Kosala. Which of the following statements captures the historical transition of this conflict accurately?

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The early phase of the second urbanization saw Kashi as the most powerful state under King Brahmadatta, who successfully invaded Kosala. However, Kosala executed a powerful recovery. By the time of King Kansa, Kosala launched targeted retaliatory campaigns, permanently absorbing Kashi and earning Kansa the title of Kasika Maharaja in ancient Buddhist chronicles.

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