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 Political History Of Mithila

Border Of Mithila:- In ancient History of India/Nepal Mithila is state of King Janaka. The old name of Mithila is "Tirhut". Mithila is a part of both Nepal And India. Border of Mithila is In east Koshi River("Koshki") In west Shagrami River("Narayani, Gandki or SadaNira) In North Himalaya Mountain In South Ganga River.
 
The Land Of Mithila And Videh King Janaka:- The name of Mithila is come from Valmiki Ramayana. The King Janak was oldest king of Mithila. Her daughter Goddess Sita is wife of God Ram. Ram Is Son of Ajoydhya the King Dasrath. The other kings of Videh Time is King Bhanumath, Satghumanya, Suchi, Urjnama, Satdhwya, Kriti, Anjan, Arisnami, Srutayu, Supasyu, Suryasu, Srinjay, Sourmabi, Anena, Bhimrath, Satyarath, Upangu, Upgupt, Swagat, Snanand, Subrachya, Supraswa, Subhasn, Suchurut, Susurath, Jay, Vijay, Critu, Suny, Vith Habya, Dwati, Bahulaswa, Kriti Tirtiya. (From Mithila ka Ithihass).From VishnuPuran King Kriti Tirtiya Is Last King of Videh time. King Kriti is  very inosant king. In Videh Time Period Raja Janak Is Very well king and very famous Rishi (from Narad Puran).
 
Relasionship Between Videh Kind And Her Neighbors :- Ancient Videh Kings are very well for relation ship between  Neighbors. Her Neighbors are Panchal, Kashi, and Kuru. Before Mahabharata Mithila and Pnachal King Relationship is well after Mahabharata It is going Bad and Weak. When Yudhistir is king of Hastinapur Mithila King Sirdhwya is losses war. In Mahabharat Mithila King Chamedhuruti Is fight with Pandavas against Kauravas. In   Thease Times Sri Krishna visit Mithila.
 
After Mahabharata Brahamdatt was made the king of Mithila.  AjatSatru was the king of Magadh after Mahabharata and he was famous for his Philosphy. After Mahabharata he meet Brahamdatt  and make relationship with Mithila.
 

 Economical History Of Mithila

In Videh Period:- In the videh period Mithila's Business and industry are increases. This time a new society was borne called "baniya". They done business from see route. He make business relationship with Kashi, Bangal, e.t.c . In this period many Business man come from out of Mithila like "Marvari".  Business have her own Corporation for maintain business in this corporation the famous or senior business man was called leader of corporation. In ancient time this type of corporation in make Mithila's business is well. In this period money is called "Nisk" or "HiranPind". it was made from Gold. Another type of money is called "PAAD" and it was made from Silver. In this period Mithila's People know about metal or gold .
   

State Vaishali Period:-    In this period other society also joined business. Vaishali is very wealthy and rich state so business is more profitable in this period. In this time included MasaLa, Palm, Sweat and other thing for business. 

 

 Cultural History Of Mithila

King Manu:-In ancient culture the king Manu wrote a Granth called Manu Smriti. In this book Manu says that "Sari Prithvi Ke Savi Manusya Apni Utpati Or Achar Vihar Iss Desh Ke Brahmino Se Sikhe" i.e All the people of earth learn her culture from Brahmin of this country.
Saurath Sabha: Saurath Sabha is a place situated in between Madhubani and Rahika. And Saurath sabha great place in the culture and tradition of Mithila. The Saurath Sabha is started by Maharaja Hardeb singh in fourteen century. It is a place where nearly 1 or 2 lakh people gather in the month of July for marriage. The traditional process of writing record of marriage called "Sindanth" for Bridge (Dulhan) or Groom(Dulha)  System. The King Hardev singh also started Registration ("Panjikaran)  system for Bridge and Groom.  
Maha Kavi Kalidas. He was born in  Ucchaiytha Benipatti,  Madhubani.
He is a famous poet in Hindi and Sanskrit.He is also known as  one of "Navratan" (nine Jewel) of King Vikramaditya. . Kalidas wrote Poems And Dramas Like Raghubansh, Kumarsambhab, Sakuntala, Vikramovarsi, Naloday, Ritu Saghar, And Meghdoot are very famous.
 
Composed By Nagendra Jha khelubhai@mithilalive.com

 

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