Answer: A Sthalakosh is an encyclopaedia giving information about historical places, as geographic information is essential for historical studies.
- ‘Sthanapothi’ (14th century C.E.), composed by Muni Vyas of the Mahanubhav sect, describes the places visited by Chakradhar Swami and the time, place and background of events in ‘Leelacharitra’; it is a good source for his life.
- ‘Prachin Bharatiya Sthalakosh’ (1969), compiled by Siddheshwarshastri Chitrav, gives information about places mentioned in Vedic literature, Kautiliya Arthashastra, Panini’s grammar, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Puranas, Jain and Buddhist literature and Greek, Chinese and Persian literature.