India’s ancient prime meridian was called madhya rekhā or the “middle line,” which passed through the city of Ujjayinī (modern-day Ujjain).
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India’s ancient prime meridian was called “madhya rekhā,” meaning “middle line.” It passed through Ujjayinī (modern-day Ujjain) and served as a reference for astronomical calculations in ancient Indian texts.
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