The Geographical Dictionary of Ancient and Mediaeval India c6.s6.120
The Geographical Dictionary of Ancient and Mediaeval India c6.s6.120
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Madura—1. Mathurâ. 2. Dakshiṇa-Mathurâ. 3. Minâkshi, in the province of Madras. It was the capital of Pâṇḍya. The districts of Madura and Tinnevelly formed the ancient Pâṇḍya or Pâṇḍu. It is one of the 52 Pîṭhas where Sati’s eyes are said to have fallen.