| Mithila | |
|---|---|
| Native names Sanskrit: मिथिला Prakrit languages: मिहिला | |
.png) Mithila : Ancient City[a] | |
| Type | Ancient city |
| Built | c. 900 BCE |
Mithila was the capital city of the Kingdom of the Videhas. The location of Mithila is disputed among Janakpur in present-day Nepal,[1] Baliraajgadh in present-day Madhubani district, Bihar, India,[2][3] Sitamarhi in present-day Bihar, India,[4] and Mukhiyapatti of Mukhiyapatti Musharniya rural municipality of Dhanusha in present-day Nepal.[5]
Janakpur, in present-day Nepal, has been claimed to be the location of the ancient city of Mithila.[6] However, archaeological evidence has not been found to support these claims. Some scholars have claimed Baliraajgadh in present-day Madhubani district of Bihar, India to be the location of Mithila. Some archaeological evidences have been found in Baliraajgadh, however, excavation has not been done yet.[3] Some people also claim Sitamarhi in present-day Bihar, India to be the location of Mithila.[4]