Kingdom of the Mahabharata
Suhma
सुह्म
Eastern delta kingdom in Bhima's digvijaya
Suhma (Western Bengal delta, around the Hooghly region): Eastern delta kingdom in Bhima's digvijaya, located at coordinates 23.20°N, 88.40°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | सुह्म |
| Coordinates | 23.20°N, 88.40°E |
| Modern location | Western Bengal delta, around the Hooghly region |
| Significance | Eastern delta kingdom in Bhima's digvijaya |
About Suhma
A kingdom of the western Bengal delta, named alongside Vanga and Tamralipta among the eastern realms that Bhima brought under Yudhishthira's suzerainty (Sabha Parva).
Why it matters: Eastern delta kingdom in Bhima's digvijaya
Details
- Parva
- Sabha Parva digvijaya of Bhima
On the Map
Suhma
Suhma sits at 23.20°N, 88.40°E, in Western Bengal delta, around the Hooghly region.
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