Chandan | |
Name Other: | Chanan |
Subdivision Type1: | Country |
Subdivision Name1: | India |
Subdivision Type2: | State |
Subdivision Name2: | Bihar, Jharkhand |
Subdivision Type3: | Region |
Subdivision Name3: | Anga |
Subdivision Type4: | Districts |
Subdivision Name4: | Munger, Bhagalpur, Banka, Deoghar |
The Chandan River also known as Chanan River flows in the districts of Munger, Bhagalpur and Banka in the state of Bihar, and Deoghar in the state of Jharkhand,India. It has been identified as probably being the river Champa on whose banks was located the ancient city of Champa, capital of the Anga Mahajanapada. It would have then also been a border between Anga and its neighbour, Magadha.[1]