Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: PIB
Context: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation inaugurated Kaushambi Mahotsav-2023
About Kaushambi:
| Category | Importance |
| Location | Located on the Yamuna River about 56 km southwest of Prayagraj (Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh) |
| Mahajanapadas | Kaushambi was the capital of the Vatsa Kingdom, one of the 16 Mahajanapadas |
| Buddhism | During Buddha’s time, Kaushambi was one of the six most important and prosperous towns in India. |
| Trade centres in ancient times | Kaushambi has been the nerve centre of ancient Indian communications as the principal routes from north to south and east to west met at the city. It was a terminus of river traffic and an important emporium of Madhyadesa. |
| Pillars of Ashoka | The pillars of Ashoka are found both in Kosambi and in Allahabad |
| Coinage | The tribal society at Kosambi made cast copper coinage with punch marks |
