Chandan River Explained

24.9283°N 86.9108°W

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]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Singh. Upinder. Upinder Singh. A history of ancient and early medieval India : from the Stone Age to the 12th century. 2009. 262. Pearson Longman. New Delhi. 9788131716779.