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 It was originally made as a city for the devas, but was invaded by the Rakshasa.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. …
Hastinapura (Hastinapur) was the capital of the Kuru kingdom for a very long time. Hastinapura is now about 37 kilometers from the modern city of Meerut. This city was really prosperous during the Mahabharata. Hasti was the original founder of this large city. Location Hastinapura was located in Kuru Proper. To the north of Hastinapura …
Ashwamedha was an ancient kingdom during Mahabharata times. The king of this kingdom was Rochamana. King During Mahabharata, the king of this kingdom was Rochamana. Rochamana was a Maharathi in warrior rank. Bhima’s Military Campaign During Bhima’s eastern military campaign for Yudhistira’s Rajasuya yagna, he defeated Rochamana and collected tribute. Ashwamedha in the Kurukshetra War …
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 …
Vardhamana was an ancient kingdom in ancient India during Mahabharata times. This small kingdom was located in northeastern India. Geography Vardhamana kingdom was located to the north of Pundra kingdom. To the northeast and east of Vardhamana was Pragjyotisha kingdom. To the southwest of the kingdom was Angadesha and to west and northwest were Kaushiki …
Odra was an eastern kingdom in ancient India. The tribe which lived in Odra was called the Odras. Geography Odra was situated in east India near the Vaitarani and Brahmani rivers. To the south of Odra was Kalinga and then the Bay of Bengal. To the direct north was the kingdom of Atavi. To the …
Sonita was a kingdom in ancient India. It was an eastern kingdom being ruled by the Asura king Banasura. The capital of the kingdom was Sonitapur (Sonitpur). Geography Sonita kingdom was on the banks of the Lauhitya river. To the southwest of Sonita was the Pragjyotisha kingdom and to the northeast was Lauhitya kingdom and …
Sauvira was a kingdom in ancient India. It was founded by King Suvira. During the Mahabharata war, Sauvira was under Jayadratha and was a tribe that sided with the Kauravas in the Mahabharata War. The tribe that lived in Sauvira are called Sauviras or Sauvirakas. Geography Sauvira kingdom is on the banks of the Sindhu …