Mithila was the capital city of the
Kingdom of the Videhas. The location of Mithila is disputed among
Janakpur
Janakpurdham or Janakpur (), is the capital city of Madhesh Province. This sub-metropolitan city is a central hub for the Maithili language, as well as for religious and cultural tourism in Nepal.
The city was founded in the early 18th centur ...
in present-day Nepal,
Baliraajgadh in present-day
Madhubani district
Madhubani district is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar, India, and is a part of Darbhanga division. Its administrative headquarters are located in Madhubani. The district has an area of and has a population of 4,487,379 (as of 20 ...
, Bihar, India,
in present-day Bihar, India,
and Mukhiyapatti of
Mukhiyapatti Musharniya rural municipality of Dhanusha in present-day Nepal.
Disputed location
Janakpur, in present-day Nepal, has been mentioned in Ramayana to be the location of the ancient city of Mithila.
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.
Some people also claim Sitamarhi in present-day Bihar, India to be the location of Mithila.
See Also
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Ancient Mithila University
Notes
References
Ancient Indian cities
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