Kingdom of the Mahabharata
Ashmaka
अश्मक
Southern Godavari kingdom in the war
Ashmaka (Capital Potana/Podana, near modern Bodhan on the Godavari, Telangana): Southern Godavari kingdom in the war, located at coordinates 18.67°N, 77.90°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | अश्मक |
| Coordinates | 18.67°N, 77.90°E |
| Modern location | Capital Potana/Podana, near modern Bodhan on the Godavari, Telangana |
| Significance | Southern Godavari kingdom in the war |
About Ashmaka
The southern kingdom on the Godavari, the only major realm of the Dakshinapatha in early king-lists. Ashmaka warriors fought in the Kurukshetra war, and an Ashmaka prince fell to Abhimanyu in the Chakravyuha (Drona Parva).
Why it matters: Southern Godavari kingdom in the war
Details
- Parva
- Listed in Bhishma Parva geography and Drona Parva battles
On the Map
Ashmaka
Ashmaka sits at 18.67°N, 77.90°E, in Capital Potana/Podana, near modern Bodhan on the Godavari, Telangana.
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