Belan River Valley

Belan river'is a river in Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.It is famous for prehistoric sites on its banks.[1]

Origination

It originates from western part of Sonbhadra district then flows in southern part of Mirzapur and Allahbad districts.

Confluence

In Allahbad district it confluence with Tauns river highway number 27 and Tonki village.

Historical importance

It is famous for prehistoric sites,which is related with paleolithic, mesolithic and megalithic periods. Chopanimando in Allahabad district, is one of these sites,which deals with evidences of ancient cultivation of wild cereals like rice.

References

  1. ↑ https://books.google.co.in/books?id=FvjZVwYVmNcC&pg=PA6&lpg=PA6&dq=chopani+mando&source=bl&ots=CnDFzKXgIf&sig=3uwcP2r2i6HFPQBHJvJkA2YNFaU&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiluOCTz7_JAhWNVo4KHY1GDQkQ6AEITjAN#v=onepage&q=chopani%20mando&f=false

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