Kingdom of the Mahabharata
Vanga
वङ्ग
Eastern elephant-warrior kingdom
Vanga (Ganges delta, central Bangladesh): Eastern elephant-warrior kingdom, located at coordinates 23.60°N, 89.80°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | वङ्ग |
| Coordinates | 23.60°N, 89.80°E |
| Modern location | Ganges delta, central Bangladesh |
| Significance | Eastern elephant-warrior kingdom |
About Vanga
The deltaic kingdom of Bengal, conquered by Bhima during his eastern campaign for the Rajasuya (Sabha Parva). Vanga kings rode war elephants for the Kaurava host at Kurukshetra (Bhishma Parva).
Why it matters: Eastern elephant-warrior kingdom
Rulers and Custodians
- Samudrasena
- Chandrasena
Details
- Warfare
- Renowned for elephant divisions in the great war
On the Map
Vanga
Vanga sits at 23.60°N, 89.80°E, in Ganges delta, central Bangladesh.
View on the full mapEvents at Vanga
- Bhima's Eastern ConquestYear -29Marching east for the Rajasuya, Bhima subdues Panchala, Videha, Magadha, and the warlike kings of Anga, Vanga, Pundra, and Suhma, reaching the shores of the eastern sea.