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Panchala
Panchala was an ancient kingdom in the Ganges–Yamuna Doab of northern India, closely allied with the Kuru kingdom. By about the 5th century BCE it had become an oligarchic confederacy and one of the sixteen mahajanapadas. It was later absorbed by larger empires.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 1100 BCE – c. 340 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | South Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capitals | Ahichatra, Kampila |
| Religion(s) | Historical Vedic religion, Jainism, Buddhism |
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.