Mithila (ancient city)


Mithila was the capital city of the Kingdom of the Videhas in Ancient India. The location of Mithila is disputed among Janakpur in present-day Nepal, Baliraajgadh in present-day Madhubani district, Bihar, India, Sitamarhi in present-day Bihar, India, and Mukhiyapatti of Mukhiyapatti Musharniya rural municipality of Dhanusha in present-day Nepal.

Dispute

Janakpur, in present-day Nepal, has been claimed to be the location of the ancient city of Mithila. However, archaeological evidences have not been found to support these claims. Some scholars have claimed Baliraajgadh in present-day Madhubani district of Bihar, India to be the location of the ancient city of Mithila. Some archaeological evidences have been found in Baliraajgadh, however, excavation has not been done yet. Some people also claim Sitamarhi in present-day Bihar, India to be the location of the ancient city of Mithila.