Kingdom of the Mahabharata
Kamboja
कम्बोज
Kingdom of Sudakshina, Kaurava ally famed for horses
Kamboja (Eastern Afghanistan, beyond Gandhara): Kingdom of Sudakshina, Kaurava ally famed for horses, located at coordinates 34.50°N, 70.50°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | कम्बोज |
| Coordinates | 34.50°N, 70.50°E |
| Modern location | Eastern Afghanistan, beyond Gandhara |
| Significance | Kingdom of Sudakshina, Kaurava ally famed for horses |
About Kamboja
The far northwestern kingdom famed for its magnificent horses, located beyond Gandhara in the region of modern eastern Afghanistan. Its king Sudakshina brought an entire akshauhini to fight for the Kauravas.
Why it matters: Kingdom of Sudakshina, Kaurava ally famed for horses
Rulers and Custodians
- Sudakshina
- Chandravarma
Details
- Horses
- Kamboja steeds were prized throughout the epic
- Fate
- Sudakshina was slain by Arjuna on the 14th day of the war (Drona Parva)
On the Map
Kamboja
Kamboja sits at 34.50°N, 70.50°E, in Eastern Afghanistan, beyond Gandhara.
View on the full mapEvents at Kamboja
- Arjuna's Northern ConquestYear -29Arjuna drives north through the mountain kingdoms, subduing the Kulindas, Kashmira, Trigarta, and the famed horse-lords of Kamboja and Bahlika on his way to the Himalayas.