Chintamoni Dhoba

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Chintamoni Dhoba
Chintamoni Dhoba
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PredecessorAnantavarman Chodaganga of Eastern Ganga dynasty
Died1300AD
Religion Jainism

Chintamoni Dhoba (died 1300AD), was ruler of Dhalbhum region and established capital at Ambikanagar (now in Bankura).[ citation needed ] Chintamoni belonged to the Dhobi caste. The 'pai' or grain measure used in these parganas was for a long time called 'Chintamon pai'. [1]

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References

  1. Office, West Bengal (India) Census; Mitra, Asok (1952). District Handbooks: Birbhum. s.n. Guha Ray.