The Geography of the Puranas c11.s4.31

The Geography of the Purāṇas c11.s4.31

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c11.s4.31

The delta proper or the deltaic triangle lies between the Bhāgīrathī-Hooghly (the main outlet of the Gaṅgā in ancient times) and the Padmā. This appears to be coterminous with the Vaṅga country of the Purāṇas. This identification is not only based on regional relationships but is also supported by Ptolemy's account of Gangariddee country and Kālidāsa's *Raghuvamsa* in which he describes Raghu's exploits in these lands.

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Raghuvaṃśa — Kālidāsa, Sanskrit