Kingdom of the Mahabharata
Ahichchhatra
अहिच्छत्र
Northern Panchala capital, given to Drona
Ahichchhatra (Archaeological site near Aonla, Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh): Northern Panchala capital, given to Drona, located at coordinates 28.37°N, 79.13°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | अहिच्छत्र |
| Coordinates | 28.37°N, 79.13°E |
| Modern location | Archaeological site near Aonla, Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh |
| Significance | Northern Panchala capital, given to Drona |
About Ahichchhatra
The capital of northern Panchala. When the Kuru princes defeated Drupada as guru-dakshina for Drona, Drona kept the northern half of Panchala with Ahichchhatra as its seat, leaving Drupada the south (Adi Parva).
Why it matters: Northern Panchala capital, given to Drona
Rulers and Custodians
- Drupada (before)
- Drona (after)
Details
- Origin
- Root of the Drona-Drupada feud that shaped the war
On the Map
Ahichchhatra
Ahichchhatra sits at 28.37°N, 79.13°E, in Archaeological site near Aonla, Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh.
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