Kingdom of the Mahabharata

Sindhu Kingdom

सिंधु

Jayadratha's primary domain

Sindhu Kingdom (Present-day Sindh province, Pakistan): Jayadratha's primary domain, located at coordinates 25.37°N, 68.36°E.

Key Facts

Key facts about Sindhu Kingdom
TypeKingdom
Sanskrit nameसिंधु
Coordinates25.37°N, 68.36°E
Modern locationPresent-day Sindh province, Pakistan
SignificanceJayadratha's primary domain

About Sindhu Kingdom

The kingdom in the Sindh region, closely associated with Jayadratha who was married to Dushala, the only sister of the Kauravas.

Why it matters: Jayadratha's primary domain

Rulers and Custodians

  • Vriddhakshatra
  • Jayadratha

Details

River
Named after the Sindhu (Indus) river
Tragedy
Jayadratha's role in Abhimanyu's death

On the Map

Sindhu Kingdom

Sindhu Kingdom sits at 25.37°N, 68.36°E, in Present-day Sindh province, Pakistan.

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Events at Sindhu Kingdom

  • Dussala Halts Arjuna's ArrowsYear -10When the sacrificial horse enters the Sindhu country, the Saindhavas attack Arjuna. Dussala, widowed daughter of the Kuru house, comes onto the field carrying her infant grandson, and Arjuna lowers his bow.

Stories Set at Sindhu Kingdom

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