Kodeyagarh Hill, Chirmi, Petma, Bachrapodi, Baikunthpur

The capital of the ancient kings was situated atop the Kodeyagarh hill. It came to be known as ‘Kodeya’ due to the presence of a kod (fortified structure) upon the garh (hill/fortress). The defining characteristics of this kingdom were encapsulated in the local adage: “The touchstone, the khina (iron scraps), the oil, and the jan (life)—these are the hallmarks of Kodeya.” In ancient times, within the Kodeya kingdom, the khina—the scraps of iron remaining after a year of ploughing with iron-tipped ploughs—were collected as a form of land revenue. Subsequently, utilising the legendary touchstone (Paras Pathar), this collected iron was transmuted into gold. Over time, the name ‘Kodeya’ began to be transliterated into English as ‘Korea,’ leading to the modern designation of the region as Korea. Further information regarding this subject can be obtained from Balmik Dubey of Vanasthali.

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