Chintamoni Dhoba Explained

Chintamoni Dhoba
Predecessor:Anantavarman Chodaganga of Eastern Ganga dynasty
Death Date:1300AD
Religion:Jainism

Chintamoni Dhoba (died 1300AD), was ruler of Dhalbhum region and established capital at Ambikanagar (now in Bankura). Chintamoni belonged to the Dhobi caste. The 'pai' or grain measure used in these parganas was for a long time called 'Chintamon pai'.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Office. West Bengal (India) Census. District Handbooks: Birbhum. Mitra. Asok. 1952. s.n. Guha Ray. en.