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Mithila

Mithila is a region of the eastern Gangetic plain, between the Ganges and the Himalayan foothills, now divided between northern Bihar in India and the eastern Terai of Nepal. It was the land of the Vedic kingdom of Videha and later of the Karnat and Oiniwar dynasties, and it is known for the Maithili language, its tradition of Sanskrit learning and Madhubani painting.

Mentioned in 4 state histories

VidehaVajjiKarnat dynastyOiniwar dynasty

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Mithila. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/mithila
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