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GEOGRAPHICAL LEXICON
295
Janapadas. The kingdom of Kasi and Kosala were known for their eighteen confederate kings 541
It is identified with the Benares commissionary. 443
Käya or Kaka-a country
Kāka is mentioned as among the non Āryan countries. - It was noted for its variety of cloth 349
The Kākas are mentioned in the Asahābhārata, where they are associated with the Vidarbhas, who are a well-known people occupying tracts of territory what is now known as the Central Provinces The territory of the Kākas is sometimes identified with Kākapur near Bithur. while Smith suggests an identification with Kākanāda near Sanci.346
Kayalısamāgama or Karaligāma--a village
It is said that Mahāvīra arrived here from Bhaddiyā and proceeded to Jambusanda. 340
Its exact location is not known
Kayambari-a cave
It is mentioned that this cave was located on the outskirts of the city of Bāravai 346
Kayangalā—a city
Kayangalā was visited by Mahāvīra, who is said to have arrived from Pitthicampā and proceeded to Sāvatthi 347
Kajangala or Kayangala is identified with Kankajol in Santhal Pargana in Bihar. 348
Kekayama kingdom
One half of this country was considered among the non-Aryan countries Probably a portion of this country did not come under the influence of Jainism and hence it was counted among the non-Aryan countries This Kebaya was situated at the base of Nepal, to the north-east of Srāvasti, and is different from Kekaya in the North.340
841 Nirya 1 812 Majhima, p 275, Rahul Sankrityayan 943 Nisi Cü,7, P 167 844 Law, Tribes, etc ,p 356 345 See Supra, p 258 848 Ullară Ti , 2, p 37 a. 347 See Supra, p 238, see also Bhag 2.1. 348 Vmayamilala, p 213 n, Rahul Sankrityayan, 349 S 11 B, P364.
| SR No. | 011077 |
| Book Title | Life in Ancient India as Depicted in Jain Canons |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Jagdishchandra Jain |
| Publisher | New Book Company |
| Publication Year | 1947 |
| Total Pages | 429 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 16 MB |