History of India, c. 150 A.D. to 350 A.D.: Naga–Vakataka Imperial Period c15.s1.41
History of India, c. 150 A.D. to 350 A.D.: Nāga–Vākāṭaka Imperial Period c15.s1.41
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60. The capital from which Pravarasena I ruled was Chanakā (§24), and the Purāṇas imply that it had been in existence already; he is not called its founder. It seems that it was founded by Vindhyaśakti, if not by the Nāgas [§ 24, n.]. I am inclined to identify the connected site of the ancient fortified town now known as Ganj-Nachnā with the Chanakā or Kāñchanakā of the Vākāṭakas. Its strategic position implies that it was built by a newly-founded power, and may justify the assertion conveyed by the name Vindhyaśakti that the Vindhya was really his strength. The position of Ganj-Nachnā as described by General Cunningham is as follows: