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Kosala, sometimes referred to as Uttara Kosala (lit. ' Northern Kosala ') was one of the Mahajanapadas of ancient India. It emerged as a small state during the Late Vedic period and became (along with Magadha) one of the earliest states to transition from a lineage-based society to a monarchy.
Kosala’s mission is to create sustainable livelihoods for Chhattisgarh’s indigenous Kosa silk weavers by nurturing an eco-system that bridges the gap between traditional craft, contemporary design, and global accessibility.
The Indian epic Mahabharata is the window to this era. During the time of Kurukshetra War, and the reign of Pandavas and Kauravas, we find mention of numerous kingdoms with the name, Kosala (as per the references in Mahabharata ).
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Kosala, ancient kingdom of northern India, roughly corresponding to the historical region of Oudh, in what is now south-central Uttar Pradesh state. Kosala extended across both banks of the Sarayu (modern Ghaghara) River and north into what is now Nepal.
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Regarded as Nemade's magnum opus, and accepted as a modern classic of Marathi literature, the novel uses the autobiographical form to narrate the journey of a young man, Pandurang Sangvikar, and his friends through his college years. Kosala is considered to be the first existentialist novel in Marathi literature.
Aug 7, 2016 · Kosala Kingdom in Ancient India: The Kosala Kingdom was one of the ancient kingdoms in India and was divided into sixteen Mahajanapadas. The city was the second Mahajanapadas of the Sixteen Mahajanapadas. It is situated northwest of the Maurya Empire and next to Kashi.
Kosala was a powerful state in the 6th century BC, but was absorbed by Magadha in the 4th century BC. It was the setting of Sanskrit epics like the Ramayana and the birthplace of Buddha and Mahavira.
