Book Title: Jaina Archaeology Outside India
Author(s): Jineshwardas Jain
Publisher: Bharat Varshiya Digambar Jain Mahasabha

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________________ district of upper Chindwin and the place of their settlement was called Maurya. Ramannadesha The kalinga emigrants founded the kingdom of Ramannadesha which was part of Suvarnabhumi as it was confirmed by an inscription of King Dharmavati of 1476 AD. Finally, the name Ramannadesha was changed to Hansavati, now represented by Modern Pegu. Vaishali (Wethali) Almost 10 kms north of Mrauk U are the remains of Wethali. Wethali kingdom was founded in AD 327 by the king Mahataing Chandra. Archeologists believe that the kingdom lasted until 8th century.

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