Military Camp of the Mahabharata

Upaplavya

उपप्लव्य

Pandava war camp before Kurukshetra

Upaplavya (In Matsya territory): Pandava war camp before Kurukshetra, located at coordinates 27.50°N, 76.30°E.

Key Facts

Key facts about Upaplavya
TypeMilitary Camp
Sanskrit nameउपप्लव्य
Coordinates27.50°N, 76.30°E
Modern locationIn Matsya territory
SignificancePandava war camp before Kurukshetra

About Upaplavya

City in Matsya kingdom where the Pandavas assembled their army before the great war. War councils and marriage alliances were formed here. Located near the Matsya capital, modern Bairat region of Rajasthan.

Why it matters: Pandava war camp before Kurukshetra

Rulers and Custodians

  • Virata

Details

Gathering
All Pandava allies assembled here
Wedding
Abhimanyu married Uttara here

On the Map

Upaplavya

Upaplavya sits at 27.50°N, 76.30°E, in In Matsya territory.

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