Historical Geography of Ancient India c6.263
Historical Geography of Ancient India c6.263
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According to Hiuen Tsang this town was known as Mo-yu-lo or Mayūra situated on the north-west frontier of Madāwar and on the eastern bank of the Ganges. Mayūra was the ruined site of Māyāpura at the head of the Ganges canal. According to the Chinese pilgrim it was 3½ miles in circuit and very populous. According to Cunningham this town may have been called Mayūrapura, as many peacocks were found in the neighbourhood.¹ For details vide *Imperial Gazetteer of India*, Vol. XIII, 51ff.