Belan River

Belan river (बेलन नदी) is a river in Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is famous for prehistoric sites on its banks.[1]

Origination

It originates from western part of Sonbhadra district then flows in southern part of Mirzapur and Allahbad districts.

Confluence

In Allahbad district it confluence with Tons river nearby NH-27 and Tonki village.

Historical importance

It is famous for prehistoric sites, which is related with paleolithic, mesolithic and megalithic periods. Chopanimando in Allahabad district, is one of these sites, which deals with evidences of ancient cultivation of wild cereals like rice. Koldihwa and Mahagara (both in Allahabad district) are two important excavated sites, located on the northern fringes of Vindhyas on the banks of the Belan river.[2]

References

  1. Vinod Chandra Srivastava (2008). History of Agriculture in India, Up to C. 1200 A.D. Concept Publishing Company. pp. 6–. ISBN 978-81-8069-521-6.
  2. Upinder Singh. A History of Ancient and Medieval India: From Stone Age to 12th Century. Pearson Education. p. 677. ISBN 813171120X.

Coordinates: 25°02′N 81°45′E / 25.033°N 81.750°E / 25.033; 81.750

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