Panchala Janapada
Originally Panchala was the country, north and east of Delhi from the foot of the Himalayas to the river Chambal. The Ganga divided it into north and south Panchala. Dakshina Panchala capital was Kampilya while the capital of Uttar Panchala was Ahichhatra.
period: 400 - 350 B.C.
metal: silver
weight: 32.8 grains
deno: Karashapana
Legends:
From Mahabharata: Wife of the Pandavas was daughter of Panchala naresh Drupada. She was also known as Panchali.
Monday, December 1, 2008
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