Kingdom of the Mahabharata
Magadha
मगध
Kingdom of Jarasandha
Magadha: Kingdom of Jarasandha, located at coordinates 25.03°N, 85.42°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | मगध |
| Coordinates | 25.03°N, 85.42°E |
| Significance | Kingdom of Jarasandha |
About Magadha
The powerful kingdom ruled by the mighty Jarasandha. Bheema defeated Jarasandha here in a wrestling match. Centered on its capital Girivraja, modern Rajgir, Bihar.
Why it matters: Kingdom of Jarasandha
Rulers and Custodians
- Jarasandha
- Sahadeva (after Jarasandha's death)
Details
- Prisoners
- Jarasandha held 86 kings prisoner for his sacrifice
- Duel
- Bhima and Jarasandha's 14-day wrestling match
- Method
- Bhima tore Jarasandha apart, reversing his magical birth
On the Map
Magadha
Magadha sits at 25.03°N, 85.42°E.
View on the full mapEvents at Magadha
- Bhima Defeats JarasandhaYear -29Bhima defeats the mighty Jarasandha in a 14-day wrestling match at Magadha. This enables the Rajasuya Yagna.