Kingdom of the Mahabharata
Nishada Kingdom
निषाद
Kingdom of Ekalavya
Nishada Kingdom (Forested country south of the Yamuna, in the Bundelkhand fringe): Kingdom of Ekalavya, located at coordinates 25.20°N, 78.60°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | निषाद |
| Coordinates | 25.20°N, 78.60°E |
| Modern location | Forested country south of the Yamuna, in the Bundelkhand fringe |
| Significance | Kingdom of Ekalavya |
About Nishada Kingdom
The forest kingdom of the Nishada hunter-chiefs. Its prince Ekalavya, son of King Hiranyadhanus, taught himself archery before a clay image of Drona and surrendered his right thumb as guru-dakshina (Adi Parva).
Why it matters: Kingdom of Ekalavya
Rulers and Custodians
- Hiranyadhanus
- Ekalavya
Details
- Fate
- Ekalavya was later slain by Krishna before the great war
On the Map
Nishada Kingdom
Nishada Kingdom sits at 25.20°N, 78.60°E, in Forested country south of the Yamuna, in the Bundelkhand fringe.
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