Ugrayudha was a king of North Panchala during the Mahabharata period. He was like an uncle to Prishata and Somaka (father of Drupada). He was killed by Bhishma after Shantanu’s death when he proposed that he marry Satyavati. Family Father: Ashmaka Son: Durmukha Grandson: Janamejaya Obtaining a Chakra Ugrayudha of Panchala obtained a blazing chakra. […]
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Matsya was a kingdom in ancient India. It was located in central India near Kuru. It was founded by Matsya Dwaita, a son of the great Emperor Uparachira Vasu. There were many Matsya kingdoms, but the main one was Central Matsya. Geography To the north of Central Matsya was Kuru. Kuru territories like Yakrilloma were
Pandu was the father of the five Pandavas in the Mahabharata. He was a brave king, but one day, he accidentally shot a rishi in the form of deer. He was cursed that if he ever had sex, he would die. Pandu ended up having the children of the gods, but he couldn’t resist sex, and died.
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Kamboja was a kingdom in ancient India. It was located in northwestern India. Its capital was Rajapura. The Kambhojas, Kashmira, Abhisaras, Nagas, and many other tribes resided in Kamboja. Kamboja was famous for its excellent horse breeds. The Kambhojas were also proficient at fighting with their bare hands. Kambhoja is modern-day northern Jammu and Kashmir.
Parashara was a great rishi. He was classified as a Maharshi. He was the father of Ved Vyas and grandson of Vashishta. He wrote many different ancient texts and scriptures, including the Parashara Samhita and the Brihat Parashara Hora Shashtra (fundamental book for Vedic astrology). Family Father: Shakti Mother: Adrishyanti Wife: Satyavati Matsyagandha Son: Ved
There are three ranks of a rishi (sage): Brahmarshi, Maharshi, and Rajarshi. Brahmarshis are rishis that have overcome their senses and passions. There are also devarshis. Order Brahmarshis (Brahma rishis): The highest class of rishis are the Brahmarshis. Brahmarshis have gained mastery over their senses and passions. The Saptarishis are flawless perfect Brahmarshis. Brahmarshis also
Vishwamitra is a great sage. He is one of the Saptarishis of this Manvantara, Vaivasvata Manvantara (if you don’t know what a Manvantara is, visit Time in Hinduism). He is the author of most of Mandala 3 of the Rigveda. Family Father: Gadhi Mother: Name not Known Sister: Satyavati Wives: Haimavati, Menaka Sons: 104 Sons Daughter:
Jayanta is the son of Indra and Shachi (Indrani). His name means victorious in Sanskrit. He lives in Swarga. Jayanta always fought with the other devas in the battles between the devas and asuras. Family Father: Indra Mother: Shachi Sister: Jayanti Half-Brother: Vali Battle Between Ravana and Indra Once, a war occurred between Ravana and
Gandhari was a major character in the Mahabharata. She was the husband of King Dhitrastra of Kuru and the mother of the evil Kauravas. Gandhari is often regarded as the epitome of virtue. At the time of her marriage, she vowed to spend the rest of her life in a blindfold because he was husband
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Duryodhana was a major character in the Mahabharata. He was the main antagonist. Duryodhana was the eldest of the Kauravas, the hundred sons of Dhitrastra. He became instigated by Shakuni, his mother’s brother, that the Pandavas are bad. He was killed by Bhima in the Mahabharata war. Family Father: Dhitrastra Mother: Gandhari Brothers: 99 Other