Kajangala
Ancient Territory
Kajangala (Bengali: কজঙ্গল), refers to a territory located near Rajmahal in ancient times, in eastern part of India.[1]
Extent
It was spread across what is now part of Birbhum district in West Bengal and Santhal Parganas in Jharkhand.[2]
History
The Pali Vinayaka-pitaka fixed the eastern limit of Aryavarta (land of the Aryans) at Kajangala.[3]
References
- ^ Majumdar, Dr. R.C., History of Ancient Bengal, First published 1971, Reprint 2005, p. 64, Tulshi Prakashani, Kolkata, ISBN 81-89118-01-3.
- ^ Roy, Niharranjan, Bangalir Itihas, Adi Parba, (in Bengali), first published 1972, reprint 2005, pp. 99-100, 81-93, Dey’s Publishing, 13 Bankim Chatterjee Street, Kolkata, ISBN 81-7079-270-3
- ^ Majumdar, Dr. R.C., p. 454
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