Kingdom of the Mahabharata
Dasharna
दशार्ण
Kingdom of Hiranyavarman, Shikhandi's father-in-law
Dasharna (Eastern Malwa, around modern Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh): Kingdom of Hiranyavarman, Shikhandi's father-in-law, located at coordinates 23.52°N, 77.81°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | दशार्ण |
| Coordinates | 23.52°N, 77.81°E |
| Modern location | Eastern Malwa, around modern Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh |
| Significance | Kingdom of Hiranyavarman, Shikhandi's father-in-law |
About Dasharna
The kingdom of King Hiranyavarman in eastern Malwa, around modern Vidisha. His daughter was married to Shikhandi, and the king's furious discovery of the affair led to the Yaksha Sthunakarna granting Shikhandi manhood (Udyoga Parva).
Why it matters: Kingdom of Hiranyavarman, Shikhandi's father-in-law
Rulers and Custodians
- Hiranyavarman
Details
- Episode
- The crisis of Shikhandi's marriage is told in the Ambopakhyana
On the Map
Dasharna
Dasharna sits at 23.52°N, 77.81°E, in Eastern Malwa, around modern Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh.
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