Military Camp of the Mahabharata
Pandava Camp
पाण्डव शिविर
Site of Ashwatthama's night massacre in the Sauptika Parva, where Dhrishtadyumna, Shikhandi, and the Upapandavas were slain in their sleep.
Pandava Camp: Site of Ashwatthama's night massacre in the Sauptika Parva, where Dhrishtadyumna, Shikhandi, and the Upapandavas were slain in their sleep, located at coordinates 29.95°N, 76.75°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Military Camp |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | पाण्डव शिविर |
| Coordinates | 29.95°N, 76.75°E |
| Significance | Site of Ashwatthama's night massacre in the Sauptika Parva, where Dhrishtadyumna, Shikhandi, and the Upapandavas were slain in their sleep. |
About Pandava Camp
The great encampment of the Pandava armies on the edge of Kurukshetra, laid out beside the lake Samantapanchaka for the eighteen days of war.
Why it matters: Site of Ashwatthama's night massacre in the Sauptika Parva, where Dhrishtadyumna, Shikhandi, and the Upapandavas were slain in their sleep.
Rulers and Custodians
- Yudhishthira's war council
On the Map
Pandava Camp
Pandava Camp sits at 29.95°N, 76.75°E.
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