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What was India’s ancient prime meridian called?

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India’s ancient prime meridian was called madhya rekhā or the “middle line,” which passed through the city of Ujjayinī (modern-day Ujjain).
Class VI NCERT Social Science
NCERT Social Science Textbook Exploring Society India and Beyond Session 2024-2025.

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  1. 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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