Historical Geography of Ancient India c6.597

c6.597

The kingdom of Pañcāla passed through troublous times after the death of Harṣavardhana but from about the 9th century A.D. under Bhoja and his son it became the principal power in northern India extending from Behar to Sind. In the 12th century A.D. it again became important under the Gaharwar dynasty. For further details vide Law, Pañcālas and their Capital Ahicchatra (M.A.S.I., No. 67).