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Mithila (ancient city)
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]
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Native names Sanskrit: मिथिला Prakrit languages: मिहिला | |
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Type | Ancient city |
Built | c. 900 BCE |
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