Belan river is a river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It originates from Western part of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is famous for prehistoric sites on its banks.[1]
| Belan River | |
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| Location | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Prayagraj |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Confluence with Tons river near NH-27, Tonki village, Prayagraj district |
Origination
editIt originates in the western part of Sonbhadra district then flows in southern part of Mirzapur and Prayagraj districts.
Confluence
editIn Prayagraj district it merges with Tons river, with the confluence being near NH-27 and Tonki village.
Historical importance
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The Belan is famous for prehistoric sites from the Neolithic period. Chopanimando is for pottery making and Koldihwa for cereals like rice. (both in Prayagraj district) are two important excavated sites, located on the northern fringes of Vindhyas on the banks of the Belan river.[2]
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ Upinder Singh (2008). A History of Ancient and Medieval India: From Stone Age to 12th Century. Pearson Education. p. 677. ISBN 978-8131711200.
25°02′N 81°45′E / 25.033°N 81.750°E
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