Vidarbha Janapada
The existence of the Vidarbha Janapada is known through the Jataka and ancient literature. Vidarbha was divided into two regions by Wardha river. During the early period the western region was called Bhojakata and eastern as Bhannakat. The modern Vidarbha consist of the eastern parts of Maharashtra covering district of Nagpur, Chandrapur, Bhandara, Wardha, Gadchiroli, Amravati, Yavatmal, Buldhana and Akola.
period: 600 - 500 B.C.
metal: silver
weight: 18.8 grains
deno: 1/4 Karashapana
Monday, December 1, 2008
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