Kingdom of the Mahabharata
Girivraja
गिरिव्रज
Jarasandha's capital city
Girivraja (Near modern Rajgir, Bihar): Jarasandha's capital city, located at coordinates 25.02°N, 85.42°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | गिरिव्रज |
| Coordinates | 25.02°N, 85.42°E |
| Modern location | Near modern Rajgir, Bihar |
| Significance | Jarasandha's capital city |
About Girivraja
The capital of Magadha, surrounded by five hills. Here Bhima fought and killed Jarasandha in a wrestling match.
Why it matters: Jarasandha's capital city
Rulers and Custodians
- Jarasandha
- Sahadeva (after)
Details
- Fortification
- Protected by five hills (Pancha Parvata)
- Prison
- 86 kings held captive for sacrifice
On the Map
Girivraja
Girivraja sits at 25.02°N, 85.42°E, in Near modern Rajgir, Bihar.
View on the full mapEvents at Girivraja
- Jarasandha's DeathYear -27Bhima wrestles and kills Emperor Jarasandha of Magadha in single combat, tearing him apart, enabling Yudhishthira's Rajasuya.
Stories Set at Girivraja
The Imperial Sacrifice
Indraprastha, Jarasandha, and the Rajasuya Yagna
The Fall of Jarasandha
Bhima's Fourteen-Day Duel at Girivraja
Magadha and the Fortress of Girivraja
The empire of Jarasandha
The King Made of Two Halves
A mango, two queens, and the demoness who put a child together
Dandadhara of Magadha
Two brothers on elephants, and the field Krishna made Arjuna look at
The King Who Only Breathed
Karna answers Drona with the tale of a minister who took everything but the throne