“The Knowledge Library”

Knowledge for All, without Barriers…

An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

“The Knowledge Library”

Knowledge for All, without Barriers……….
An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

The Knowledge Library

Ancient Names of Indian Rivers

Present Day Name Ancient/Alternate Name
Indus Sindhu (Ancient name); Singi Khamban (Tibetan name)
Jhelum Vitasta (Ancient name); Hydaspes(Greek name)
Chenab Asikini (Ancient name); Chandrabhagha
Ravi Parusni (Ancient name); Airavati
Beas Vipasa (Ancient name); Hyphasis(Greek name)
Sutlej Sutudri (Ancient name); Zarodros (Greek name); Langechen Khambab (Tibetan name)
Brahmaputra Dihang; Tsangpo(Tibetan name)
Krishna Krsnavena, Krsnaveni, Kanhapenna (Ancient names)
Narmada Namade (Greek name)
Luni Sagarmati, Lavanavati
Betwa Vetravati
Chambal Charmanvati
Gandak Sadanira
Kosi Kausika
Ghaghara Karnali
Kabul Kubha
Swat Suvastu

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