A Historical Study of Kaushambi

by Nirja Sharma | 2021 | 30,704 words

Summary: This is a Historical study of Kaushambi from a literary and archaeological perspective. Kaushambi is an ancient Indian city situated to the south-east of Allahabad now represented by the extensive ruins near the village Kosam. In the 6th century B.C. (during the time of the Buddha), Kausambi functioned as the capital of the Vatsa Janapada, one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas of northern India, which was ruled by king Uadayana. This study emphasizes how Kaushambi represented for a long time a political, religious and economic hub of ancient India.

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Acknowledgement

Abstract

+ Chapter 1

. Introduction and Identification of Kaushambi

. Religion and Society of Kaushambi

+ Chapter 2

. Literary Source: Indigenous

. Historical Background of Kaushambi

. Kaushambi during the Shunga Dynasty

. Kaushambi under the Maghas

. Kaushambi under the Gupta Dynasty (350 to about 500 A.D.)

. Kaushambi in Ancient Literature