Kingdom of the Mahabharata
Bahlika
बाह्लीक
Kingdom of Bahlika, Somadatta, and Bhurishravas
Bahlika (Balkh region, northern Afghanistan): Kingdom of Bahlika, Somadatta, and Bhurishravas, located at coordinates 36.70°N, 66.90°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | बाह्लीक |
| Coordinates | 36.70°N, 66.90°E |
| Modern location | Balkh region, northern Afghanistan |
| Significance | Kingdom of Bahlika, Somadatta, and Bhurishravas |
About Bahlika
The distant trans-Indus kingdom identified with Balkh in northern Afghanistan. King Bahlika, elder brother of Shantanu, ruled here, and his son Somadatta and grandson Bhurishravas fought for the Kauravas.
Why it matters: Kingdom of Bahlika, Somadatta, and Bhurishravas
Rulers and Custodians
- Bahlika
- Somadatta
- Bhurishravas
Details
- Lineage
- Bahlika was the eldest Kuru of his generation, uncle to Bhishma
- Fate
- Bahlika, Somadatta, and Bhurishravas all fell at Kurukshetra
On the Map
Bahlika
Bahlika sits at 36.70°N, 66.90°E, in Balkh region, northern Afghanistan.
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