Kingdom of the Mahabharata
Kundinapura
कुंडिनपुर
Rukmini's birthplace
Kundinapura (Vidarbha region, Maharashtra): Rukmini's birthplace, located at coordinates 20.95°N, 78.00°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | कुंडिनपुर |
| Coordinates | 20.95°N, 78.00°E |
| Modern location | Vidarbha region, Maharashtra |
| Significance | Rukmini's birthplace |
About Kundinapura
The capital of Vidarbha kingdom, ruled by Bhishmaka. Rukmini was his daughter and Krishna married her here. Identified with Kaundinyapur on the Wardha river near Amravati, Maharashtra.
Why it matters: Rukmini's birthplace
Rulers and Custodians
- Bhishmaka
- Rukmi
Details
- Significance
- Rukmini lived here before marriage
- Elopement
- Krishna took Rukmini away from here
On the Map
Kundinapura
Kundinapura sits at 20.95°N, 78.00°E, in Vidarbha region, Maharashtra.
View on the full mapEvents at Kundinapura
- Krishna Elopes With RukminiYear -100Krishna takes Rukmini away from her wedding with Shishupala, fulfilling her wish.
Stories Set at Kundinapura
The Theft of Rukmini
How Krishna Won His Queen at the Edge of a Wedding
Nala and Damayanti
The King Who Lost Everything at Dice and Won It Back
The Sage Who Drank the Ocean
Agastya, Lopamudra, and the Demon Vatapi
Rukmi, Whom Nobody Wanted
The pride that made a man useless
Damayanti Alone in the Forest
Half a garment, a hunter, and a road out through strangers
The Mole and the Charioteer
How Damayanti Was Found in Chedi and Nala in Ayodhya