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Palimbothra
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(Παλίμβοθρα/Palímbothra, also Παλίβοθρα/Palíbothra; name derived from an early Middle Indian form of Old Indian Pāṭaliputra [1. 34]). City of the Prasii, located in a position favourable for communications in the densely populated state of Magadha at the confluence of the Son and Ganges in modern Patna in Bihar. Made by Sandracottus the capital city of the Maurya empire (Mauryas), often mentioned in Greek and Roman literature; most information appe…

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Karttunen, Klaus (Helsinki), “Palimbothra”, in: Brill’s New Pauly, Antiquity volumes edited by: Hubert Cancik and , Helmuth Schneider, English Edition by: Christine F. Salazar, Classical Tradition volumes edited by: Manfred Landfester, English Edition by: Francis G. Gentry. Consulted online on 27 September 2023 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/1574-9347_bnp_e904480>
First published online: 2006
First print edition: 9789004122598, 20110510



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