City of the Mahabharata
Tamralipta
ताम्रलिप्त
Eastern seaport conquered by Bhima
Tamralipta (Modern Tamluk, West Bengal): Eastern seaport conquered by Bhima, located at coordinates 22.30°N, 87.92°E.
Key Facts
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | ताम्रलिप्त |
| Coordinates | 22.30°N, 87.92°E |
| Modern location | Modern Tamluk, West Bengal |
| Significance | Eastern seaport conquered by Bhima |
About Tamralipta
The great seaport of the eastern coast at the mouth of the Bengal delta, subdued by Bhima during his eastern digvijaya for the Rajasuya (Sabha Parva).
Why it matters: Eastern seaport conquered by Bhima
Details
- Trade
- Famed port of the eastern ocean in ancient literature
On the Map
Tamralipta
Tamralipta sits at 22.30°N, 87.92°E, in Modern Tamluk, West Bengal.
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