As > References for ‘Ástiknagar, Astiknagar’
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[6] Having found it futile to preach his religion in Magadh, Mahavir went to Astiknagar, the most ancient town in Ráŕh. [...] representative of the vaeshyas.
[5] Burdwan was one of the many important [...] ancient. Its Sanskrit name was Ástiknagar. Later on it came to be known [...] is the oldest town in the world.