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Lost capital city of the former Kingdom of the Videha From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mithila was the capital city of the Kingdom of the Videhas. The location of Mithila is disputed among Janakpur in present-day Nepal,[1] Baliraajgadh in present-day Madhubani district, Bihar, India,[2][3] Sitamarhi in present-day Bihar, India,[4] and Mukhiyapatti of Mukhiyapatti Musharniya rural municipality of Dhanusha in present-day Nepal.[5]
Mithila | |
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Native names Sanskrit: मिथिला Prakrit languages: मिहिला | |
Type | Ancient city |
Built | c. 900 BCE |
Janakpur, in present-day Nepal, has been mentioned in Ramayana to be the location of the ancient city of Mithila.[6] However, very few archaeological evidence has been found to support these claims. Some scholars have claimed Baliraajgadh in present-day Madhubani district of Bihar, India to be the location of Mithila. Some archaeological evidences have been found in Baliraajgadh, however, excavation has not supported any of the claims.[3] Some people also claim Sitamarhi in present-day Bihar, India to be the location of Mithila.[4]
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