Kajangala Explained

Kajangala (Bengali: কজঙ্গল), refers to a territory located near Rajmahal in ancient times, in eastern part of India.^[1]

Extent

It was spread across what is now part of Birbhum district in West Bengal and Santhal Parganas in Jharkhand.^[2]

History

The Pali Vinayaka-pitaka fixed the eastern limit of Aryavarta (land of the Aryans) at Kajangala.^[3]

References

25.0489°N 87.838°W

Notes and References

1. Majumdar, Dr. R.C., History of Ancient Bengal, First published 1971, Reprint 2005, p. 64, Tulshi Prakashani, Kolkata, .
2. Roy, Niharranjan, Bangalir Itihas, Adi Parba,, first published 1972, reprint 2005, pp. 99-100, 81-93, Dey’s Publishing, 13 Bankim Chatterjee Street, Kolkata,
3. Majumdar, Dr. R.C., p. 454