In which ancient Mahajanapada was Kundalpur located?

It was located within the territory of the Vrijji Mahajanapada (specifically the Lichchhavi territory).

Historical Geography of Jainism

UPSC Archival Analysis

Exam Year

2004

Evidence Source

ID: HIS_PHI_2004_69 Ref: Chapter 4: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings

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Kundalpur (Kundagrama) is the birthplace of Mahavira Swami, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. It is located near Vaishali in present-day Bihar.