Rivers ancient names Flashcards
1
Q
Indus
A
Sindhu (Ancient name);
Singi Khamban (Tibetan name)
2
Q
Ganga
A
Padma (Bangladeshi name)
3
Q
Yamuna
A
Kalindi (Ancient name)
4
Q
Jhelum
A
Vitasta (Ancient name);
Hydaspes(Greek name)
5
Q
Beas
A
Vipasa (Ancient name);
Hyphasis(Greek name)
6
Q
Ravi
A
Parusni (Ancient name);
Airavati
6
Q
Sutlej
A
Sutudri (Ancient name);
Zarodros (Greek name);
Langechen Khambab (Tibetan name)
6
Q
Chenab
A
Asikini (Ancient name);
Chandrabhagha
7
Q
Krishna
A
Krsnavena, Krsnaveni, Kanhapenna (Ancient names)
7
Q
Narmada
A
Namade (Greek name)
7
Q
Luni
A
Sabarmati, Lavanavati
8
Q
Betwa
A
Vetravati
9
Q
Chambal
A
Charmanvati
10
Q
Gandak
A
Sadanira
11
Q
Kosi
A
Kausika
