Q. Who founded Bishaul, marking the capital shift of Mithila in 1431 CE?
Answer:
Queen Vishwasa Devi
Notes: Bishaul was founded in 1431 CE by Queen Vishwasa Devi of the Oiniwar Dynasty as Mithila’s new capital. It held significant cultural and Vedic importance, featured in the Ramayana, and became a hub for scholars. It is located in Madhubani district, Bihar, near the Nepal border.