[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) › c5.247 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.247 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.247 - **Language:** English ### [c5.247](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.247) BHĀRATA-VARSHA. India, as having been the kingdom of Bharata. It is divided into nine Khaṇḍas or parts: Indra-dwīpa, Kaserumat, Tāmra-varṇa, Gabhastimat, Nāga-dwīpa, Saumya, Gāndharva, Vāruṇa. - [Previous: c5.246](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.246) - [Next: c5.248](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.248) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.247](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.247) · Pramāṇa