Lanka was the famous city of the Rakshasa king Ravana. It was situated on the island of Lanka. It was originally made as a city for the devas, but was invaded by the Rakshasa. Creation Once, Vayu (wind god) and Vasuki, the king of snakes, got in a fight. They both claimed that they were […]
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
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.
Kuru was an ancient Indian kingdom during Mahabharata and Ramayana times. This kingdom was really large and powerful. The Kuru dynasty (the dynasty that ruled this kingdom) were a branch of the Puru dynasty. Its capital was Hastinapura. Places and Territories in Kuru Kingdom Kuru Kingdom was split into three parts: Kuru Proper, Kurujangala, and
Kasi (Kashi) was a ancient kingdom during the times of both Ramayana and Mahabharata. The capital of Kasi was Kasipura (Varanasi). Sumitra, the mother of Lakshmana and Shatrugna was from this kingdom. During Mahabharata this kingdom was part of Southern Central Kosala kingdom. Kasi was a really holy place where worship of Shiva was prominent.
Pragjyotisha kingdom was a kingdom in ancient eastern India. During Mahabharata, its king was Bhagadatta. Pragjyotisha was founded by Mahiranga, a Danava. The tribes of Pragjyotisha were skilled in elephant combat. Their elephants were trained to fight an offensive and defensive war. Pragjyotishas were the best at elephant fighting during the Mahabharata times. Geography Pragjyotisha
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