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Bangaon, Bihar
Bangaon is an ancient northern Indian village situated in the Saharsa district of Bihar. Some historians believe that 'Apannigam' referred in Buddhistic literature is Bangaon. Bangaon is part of Kahra Block of the district. Some of the neighbouring places include Bariahi (3 km east), Bangaon, Chainpur, Mahishi (8 km west) and Bihar (north). Bangaon is divided into three Panchayati raj in India, panchayats (sub blocks) namely Bangaon North, Bangaon South and Bangaon East. Historical relevance In Buddhist Literature In Buddhist history, the entire Kosi region was referred as 'Anguttarap Janpad'. According to Ashvghosh, the capital of 'Anguttarap' was 'Apan' which was situated on the northern banks of river 'Mahee'. Several references of Gautam Buddha visiting 'Anguttarap' have been found. According to ''Vinaypitak'', Gautam Buddha once visited ''Apannigam'' with 1250 ''Bhikshuks'' where he was received and entertained by ''Jatil Keniya'' (a Brahmin who had invited Gaut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
States And Territories Of India
India is a federal union comprising 28 states and 8 union territories, with a total of 36 entities. The states and union territories are further subdivided into districts and smaller administrative divisions. History Pre-independence The Indian subcontinent has been ruled by many different ethnic groups throughout its history, each instituting their own policies of administrative division in the region. The British Raj mostly retained the administrative structure of the preceding Mughal Empire. India was divided into provinces (also called Presidencies), directly governed by the British, and princely states, which were nominally controlled by a local prince or raja loyal to the British Empire, which held ''de facto'' sovereignty ( suzerainty) over the princely states. 1947–1950 Between 1947 and 1950 the territories of the princely states were politically integrated into the Indian union. Most were merged into existing provinces; others were organised into ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
