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
| Type | Military Camp |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | उपप्लव्य |
| Coordinates | 27.50°N, 76.30°E |
| Modern location | In Matsya territory |
| Significance | Pandava 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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