Kingdom of the Mahabharata
Anga
अंग
Karna's kingdom, gift from Duryodhana
Anga (Present-day Bhagalpur region, Bihar): Karna's kingdom, gift from Duryodhana, located at coordinates 25.60°N, 87.00°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | अंग |
| Coordinates | 25.60°N, 87.00°E |
| Modern location | Present-day Bhagalpur region, Bihar |
| Significance | Karna's kingdom, gift from Duryodhana |
About Anga
The eastern kingdom given to Karna by Duryodhana during the tournament. This act of friendship bound Karna to Duryodhana forever.
Why it matters: Karna's kingdom, gift from Duryodhana
Rulers and Custodians
- Karna
Details
- Capital
- Champa
- Loyalty
- Karna ruled justly and was beloved by his subjects
On the Map
Anga
Anga sits at 25.60°N, 87.00°E, in Present-day Bhagalpur region, Bihar.
View on the full mapEvents at Anga
- Karna Becomes King of AngaYear -32When Karna is insulted as a charioteer's son at Draupadi's swayamvara, Duryodhana crowns him king of Anga on the spot.
- The Brahmin's Curse on KarnaYear -28Karna accidentally kills a brahmin's calf while hunting. The brahmin curses him that his chariot wheel will sink into the earth at a critical moment.
- Karna's Conquest for DuryodhanaYear -24While the Pandavas wander in exile, Karna leads Duryodhana's armies in all four directions, subduing kings from Drupada's Panchala to the southern coasts, and crowns Duryodhana with an imperial Vaishnava sacrifice.