Kampilya
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Kampilya was the capital of the
mahajanapada mentioned in the Mahabharata. Kampilya was the capital of southern Panchala and Ahichchhatra was the capital of northern Panchala.[1]
Kampilya was ruled by ), the capital of Drupada.
History
Previously called by the names Kampilya and Makandi, the history of Kampilaji dates back to the times of Bhagawan
Ikshvaku dynasty
. It was the capital of king Drupad who ruled this place during the period of Bhagawan Neminatha. Many remains found during the excavation work indicate that there were many Jain temples at this place. But now the place is being transformed into a village. This is also the birthplace of Sati Draupadi among the 16 sati. The deities at this place are said to belong to the Guptan period.
References
- ISBN 978-81-7335-498-4.
- ISBN 81-7505-197-3
- Nagendranath Basu: 'Bangla vishva kosha'
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