Mithila (ancient city)

Mithila
Native names
Janaka welcoming Rama and his father Dasharatha to Mithila
TypeAncient city
LocationIn areas of both India and Nepal

Mithila was the capital city of the Kingdom of the Videhas. The location of Mithila is disputed with one possibility being the archaeological site of Baliraajgadh in present-day Madhubani district, Bihar, India, Sitamarhi in present-day Bihar, India, and Mukhiyapatti of Mukhiyapatti Musharniya rural municipality of Dhanusha in present-day Nepal.

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