Kingdom of the Mahabharata
Chedi
चेदि
Shishupala's kingdom
Chedi (Present-day Bundelkhand region): Shishupala's kingdom, located at coordinates 24.60°N, 80.80°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | चेदि |
| Coordinates | 24.60°N, 80.80°E |
| Modern location | Present-day Bundelkhand region |
| Significance | Shishupala's kingdom |
About Chedi
Kingdom of Shishupala, cousin of Krishna. Shishupala was killed by Krishna's Sudarshana Chakra at the Rajasuya yagna after 100 insults. Its capital Shuktimati lay in the Bundelkhand region along the Ken river.
Why it matters: Shishupala's kingdom
Rulers and Custodians
- Shishupala
- Dhrishtaketu (after)
Details
- Capital
- Suktimati
- Enmity
- Shishupala hated Krishna for stealing Rukmini
On the Map
Chedi
Chedi sits at 24.60°N, 80.80°E, in Present-day Bundelkhand region.
View on the full mapEvents at Chedi
- King Uparichara and Satyavati's BirthYear -200King Uparichara Vasu of Chedi rules justly and receives a divine crystal chariot from Indra. An episode involving a fish leads to the birth of Satyavati, mother of Vyasa.
- Vasu Receives the Crystal ChariotYear -180King Uparichara Vasu receives a flying crystal chariot from Indra and initiates the Indra Dhvaja festival.
- Birth of ShishupalaYear -100Shishupala is born with four arms and three eyes, destined to be killed by Krishna.