Kingdom of the Mahabharata

Sauvira

सौवीर

Jayadratha's kingdom

Sauvira (Sindh region around Rohri and Sukkur, present-day Pakistan): Jayadratha's kingdom, located at coordinates 27.65°N, 68.95°E.

Key Facts

Key facts about Sauvira
TypeKingdom
Sanskrit nameसौवीर
Coordinates27.65°N, 68.95°E
Modern locationSindh region around Rohri and Sukkur, present-day Pakistan
SignificanceJayadratha's kingdom

About Sauvira

A kingdom in the Sindh region ruled by Jayadratha. He was the husband of Duryodhana's sister Dussala.

Why it matters: Jayadratha's kingdom

Rulers and Custodians

  • Jayadratha
  • Vriddhakshatra

Details

Capital
Sauviranagari or Roruka
Boon
Jayadratha's father had a boon about his death

On the Map

Sauvira

Sauvira sits at 27.65°N, 68.95°E, in Sindh region around Rohri and Sukkur, present-day Pakistan.

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