River of the Mahabharata
Sindhu (Indus)
सिन्धु
Great western river, namesake of Jayadratha's realm
Sindhu (Indus): Great western river, namesake of Jayadratha's realm, located at coordinates 27.70°N, 68.86°E.
Key Facts
| Type | River |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | सिन्धु |
| Coordinates | 27.70°N, 68.86°E |
| Significance | Great western river, namesake of Jayadratha's realm |
About Sindhu (Indus)
The mighty western river that gave its name to the Sindhu kingdom of Jayadratha. It heads the river-lists of the Bhishma Parva geography and bounded the northwestern realms of the epic world.
Why it matters: Great western river, namesake of Jayadratha's realm
Details
- Point
- Representative point near Sukkur on the lower Indus, Pakistan
- Parva
- Bhishma Parva geography (Jambukhanda-vinirmana)
On the Map
Sindhu (Indus) sits at 27.70°N, 68.86°E.
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