Kingdom of the Mahabharata
Kingdom of Kuntibhoja
कुन्तिभोज राज्य
Kunti's childhood home where she served sage Durvasa.
Kingdom of Kuntibhoja (Near present-day Malwa region): Kunti's childhood home where she served sage Durvasa, located at coordinates 23.80°N, 75.80°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | कुन्तिभोज राज्य |
| Coordinates | 23.80°N, 75.80°E |
| Modern location | Near present-day Malwa region |
| Region | central |
| Significance | Kunti's childhood home where she served sage Durvasa. |
About Kingdom of Kuntibhoja
Kingdom of Kunti's adoptive father. Here young Kunti served sage Durvasa and received the mantra that allowed her to summon gods. Traditionally placed in the Malwa region of present-day Madhya Pradesh.
Why it matters: Kunti's childhood home where she served sage Durvasa.
Rulers and Custodians
- Kuntibhoja
Details
- Blessing
- Durvasa gave Kunti the divine mantra
- Secret
- Karna was born here and set adrift on the river
On the Map
Kingdom of Kuntibhoja
Kingdom of Kuntibhoja sits at 23.80°N, 75.80°E, in Near present-day Malwa region.
View on the full mapEvents at Kingdom of Kuntibhoja
- Birth of KarnaYear -47The young Kunti tests Durvasa's mantra and summons the Sun God, who fathers a son born with divine armor and earrings. Terrified, she abandons the baby in the river.