[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.222 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.222 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.222 - **Language:** English ### [c5.222](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.222) BANGA. Bengal, but not in the modern application. In ancient times Banga meant the districts north of the Bhāgīrathī—Jessore, Krishnagar, &c. \*See Anu\*. - [Previous: c5.221](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.221) - [Next: c5.223](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.223) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.222](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.222) · Pramāṇa