- This article is about the kingdom of Pundra in Indian epic literature. For the historical territory , see Pundravardhana. This article is about the historical territory For the Mahabharata kingdom see Pundra Kingdom Pundravardhana ( পুন্ড্রবর্ধন
Pundra (also known as Paundra, Paundraya, Purnia etc) was an eastern kingdom located in West Bengal , Bangladesh and Purnia : now in Bihar. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Purnia is a city and a Municipality in Purnia district in the Indian state West Bengal ( Bengali: পশ্চিমবঙ্গ Poshchim Bônggo poʃtʃim bɔŋgo is a state in eastern India. ( Bengali: বাংলাদেশ inc-Latn Bangladesh) officially WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Purnia is a city and a Municipality in Purnia district in the Indian state Bihar ( Hindi:बिहार Urdu: بہار bɪhaːr) is a state in eastern India. The bhats of the Pundir Rajputs, state that, having had their origins in Telangana, the Pundirs are descendants of the great Pundra dynasty. The most powerful military vassals of the Chauhan Empire of Delhi the Pundir are a Suryavanshi branch of Rajputs, one of the thirty six royal rajput clans A Pundra king challenged Vasudeva Krishna by imitating his attributes. This article describes Krishna's role in the Mahabharata For the main article on Krishna see Krishna. He called himself Paundraka Vasudeva. He was later killed by Vasudeva Krishna in a battle. The founders of five eastern kingdoms, which included: - Angas Vangas, Kalingas, Pundras and Suhmas shared a common ancestry. Anga was a kingdom ruled by non Vedic rulers Anga king Lomapada was a friend of Kosala king Dasaratha. Vanga (also known as Banga was a kingdom located in the eastern part of the Indian sub-continent and comprised of modern West Bengal and what is now Bangladesh Kalinga forms the sea shore of Orissa state in India. Kuru king Duryodhana 's wife was from Kalinga Suhma was an eastern kingdom located in regions now occupied by West Bengal and Bangladesh.
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References in Mahabharata
The founders of five eastern kingdoms, which included: Angas Vangas, Kalingas, Pundras and Suhmas shared a common ancestry. Anga was a kingdom ruled by non Vedic rulers Anga king Lomapada was a friend of Kosala king Dasaratha. Vanga (also known as Banga was a kingdom located in the eastern part of the Indian sub-continent and comprised of modern West Bengal and what is now Bangladesh Kalinga forms the sea shore of Orissa state in India. Kuru king Duryodhana 's wife was from Kalinga Suhma was an eastern kingdom located in regions now occupied by West Bengal and Bangladesh. They were all adopted sons of a king named Vali (Bali), born by a sage named Gautama Dirghatamas, who lived in Magadha close to the city of Girivraja. This article is about the kingdom of Magadha in Indian epic literature (See also Kalinga Kingdom. Kalinga forms the sea shore of Orissa state in India. Kuru king Duryodhana 's wife was from Kalinga ) (1:104), (2:21). Pundra (also Paundra) is mentioned as a kingdom of Bharata Varsha (Ancient India) at (6:9).
Non Vedic culture of Pundra
Paundras and Kiratas, Yavanas and Sinhalas, and the barbarous tribes of Khasas and Chivukas and Pulindas and Chinas and Hunas with Keralas, and numerous other Mlecchas were mentioned together (as Mlechchas) at (1:177) linked with sage Vasistha. "Yona" is a Pali word used in ancient India to designate Greek speakers Sinhala was a kingdom in the island Lanka, modern day Sri Lanka, mentioned in the epic Mahabharata. Keralas or Udra Keralas were mentioned in the epic Mahabharata as a kingdom which took part in the Kurukshetra War on the side of the Pandavas Mleccha (from Vedic Sanskrit म्लेच्छ mleccha, meaning "non- Aryan, Barbarian " is a derogatory term for people who did Vasistha ( Sanskrit: वसिष्ठ in Hindu mythology was one of the Saptarishis (Seven Great Sages Rishi) in the seventh i
The Mekalas, the Dravidas, the Lathas, the Paundras, the Konwasiras, the Saundikas, the Daradas, the Darvas, the Chauras, the Savaras, the Varvaras, the Kiratas, the Yavanas, and numerous other tribes of Kshatriyas, have become degraded into the status of Sudras (13:35). The Sora (alternative names and spellings include Saora, Soura, Savara and Sabara) are a tribe from Southern Orissa, India Kshatriya (क्षत्रिय kṣatriya from क्षत्र kṣatra) is one of the four varnas (social orders in Hinduism Shudra ( IAST: Śūdra is the fourth Varna in the traditional four-section division in historic Hindu society
The Yavanas, the Kiratas, the Gandharvas, the Chinas, the Savaras, the Barbaras, the Sakas, the Tusharas, the Kankas, the Pathavas, the Andhras, the Madrakas, the Paundras, the Pulindas, the Ramathas, the Kamvojas were all considered as outsiders of Vedic culture (12:64).
Paundraka Vasudeva
Paundraka Vasudeva was the king of Pundra kingdom. He was an ally of Jarasandha the king of Magadha. Jarasandha ( Sanskrit: जरासंध the king of Magadha, is a character of the epic Mahābhārata. This article is about the kingdom of Magadha in Indian epic literature He had enimity with Vasudeva Krishna. This article describes Krishna's role in the Mahabharata For the main article on Krishna see Krishna. He imitated the attire of Krishna. Later he was killed by Krishna in battle.
He always beareth, from foolishness, the signs that distinguish Krishna. That king of Vanga Pundra and the Kiratas, endowed with great strength, and who is known on earth by the names of Paundraka Vasudeva hath also espoused the side of Jarasandha (2:14). Jarasandha ( Sanskrit: जरासंध the king of Magadha, is a character of the epic Mahābhārata.
Military expeditions to Pundra
Dravidas and Abhiras and Pundras, together with the Savaras, became reduced in status, subjugated by Bhargava Rama (14:29). During the time of Mahabharata Dravida was mentioned as one among the kingdoms ruled by non-Vedic tribes in southern India Abhira kingdom finds reference in Hindu scriptures, but its description and location varies according to the particular scripture This article deals with the historical aspects of Bhargava Rama
Pandu ( the father of Pandavas) after defeating the Magadhas and the Videhas of Mithila, led his army against Kasi, Suhma, and Pundra, and by the strength and prowess of his arms spread the fame of the Kurus (1:113). In the Mahābhārata epic Pandu ( Sanskrit: पाण्डु is the son of Vichitravirya and his second wife Ambalika from Vyasa In the Hindu epic Mahābhārata, the Pandava (or Pandawa brothers ( Sanskrit: पाण्डव pāṇḍavaḥ are the five acknowledged sons of This article is about the kingdom of Magadha in Indian epic literature Videha was the kingdom of the royal sage Seeradhwaja Janaka. He is the father of Sita the wife of Raghava Rama. Mithila ( Sanskrit: मिथिला mithilā) was a city in Ancient India, the capital of the Videha Kingdom Kasi (Kashi was an ancient kingdom with Varanasi as its capital on the banks of Ganges River. Suhma was an eastern kingdom located in regions now occupied by West Bengal and Bangladesh. The Kuru kingdom was ruled by the Kuru clan of kings The Pandavas and Kauravas were Kurus Other than these Kurus of India, there was another
The Angas, the Vangas, the Kalingas, the Magadhas, the Kasis, the Kosalas, the Vatsyas, the Gargyas, the Karushas and the Paundras were mentioned to be vanquished by Vasudeva Krishna (7:11). Anga was a kingdom ruled by non Vedic rulers Anga king Lomapada was a friend of Kosala king Dasaratha. Vanga (also known as Banga was a kingdom located in the eastern part of the Indian sub-continent and comprised of modern West Bengal and what is now Bangladesh Kalinga forms the sea shore of Orissa state in India. Kuru king Duryodhana 's wife was from Kalinga This article is about the kingdom of Magadha in Indian epic literature Kasi (Kashi was an ancient kingdom with Varanasi as its capital on the banks of Ganges River. Kosala Proper or Uttara Kosala is the kigdom of the celebrated personality of Treta Yuga, Raghava Rama. Vatsa was a kingdom situated in the Gangatic plain with Kausambi as its capital now known as Kosam a small town in Uttar Pradesh. Karusha Kingdom was one among the many kingdoms ruled by Yadava kings in the central and western India This article describes Krishna's role in the Mahabharata For the main article on Krishna see Krishna.
The Pandava Bhima subjugated in battle those strong and brave heroes of fierce prowess, viz. In the Hindu epic Mahābhārata, the Pandava (or Pandawa brothers ( Sanskrit: पाण्डव pāṇḍavaḥ are the five acknowledged sons of In the Mahābhārata, Bhima ( Sanskrit: भीम IAST: Bhīma was the second of the Pandava brothers , the heroic and mighty Vasudeva, the king of Pundra and king Mahaujah who reigned in Kausika-kachchha, and then attacked the king of Vanga(2:29). Vanga (also known as Banga was a kingdom located in the eastern part of the Indian sub-continent and comprised of modern West Bengal and what is now Bangladesh
Karna also subjugated the Pundras and Suhmas (8:8). Suhma was an eastern kingdom located in regions now occupied by West Bengal and Bangladesh. The Utpalas, the Mekalas, the Paundras, the Kalingas, the Andhras, the Nishadas, the Trigartas, and the Valhikas, were all vanquished by Karna (7:4). Kalinga forms the sea shore of Orissa state in India. Kuru king Duryodhana 's wife was from Kalinga Andhra was a kingdom mentioned in the epic Mahabharata, ruled by non-Vedic kings Trigarta was a kingdom mentioned in the epic Mahabharata. Mahabharata mentions two different Trigarta kingdoms one in the west close to the Sivi Kingdom and the other All the western Indian kingdoms were known by the general name Bahlika (Vahika Vahlika and Valhika are variations of the name meaning outsider. Karna ( Sanskrit: कर्ण written Karṇa in IAST transliteration is one of the central characters of the Mahābhārata.
Arjuna defeated the countries of the Bangas, the Pundras, and the Kosalas (14:82) in his military campaign after Kurukshetra War. Vanga (also known as Banga was a kingdom located in the eastern part of the Indian sub-continent and comprised of modern West Bengal and what is now Bangladesh Kosala Proper or Uttara Kosala is the kigdom of the celebrated personality of Treta Yuga, Raghava Rama. The Kurukshetra War ( Devangari: कुरुक्षेत्र युद्ध forms an essential component of the Hindu epic Mahābhārata
Tributes to Yudhisthira
Vasudeva the king of the Paundrayas, and the kings of Vanga and Kalinga were present at the Rajasuya sacrifice of Pandava king Yudhisthira (2:33). Rajasuya was a sacrifice described in detail in the Mahabharata, performed by the ancient kings of India who considered themselves powerful enough to be an Emperor In the Hindu epic Mahābhārata, the Pandava (or Pandawa brothers ( Sanskrit: पाण्डव pāṇḍavaḥ are the five acknowledged sons of In the great Hindu epic Mahabharata, Yudhisthira ( Sanskrit: युधिष्ठिर yudhiṣṭhira) the eldest son of King
The kings of Anga and Vanga, and Pundra were mentioned as attending the court of Yudhisthira at (2:4). Anga was a kingdom ruled by non Vedic rulers Anga king Lomapada was a friend of Kosala king Dasaratha. Vanga (also known as Banga was a kingdom located in the eastern part of the Indian sub-continent and comprised of modern West Bengal and what is now Bangladesh In the great Hindu epic Mahabharata, Yudhisthira ( Sanskrit: युधिष्ठिर yudhiṣṭhira) the eldest son of King The Vangas and Angas and Paundras and Odras and Cholas and Dravidas and Andhakas were mentioned to be giving tribute to Yudhisthira (3:51). Vanga (also known as Banga was a kingdom located in the eastern part of the Indian sub-continent and comprised of modern West Bengal and what is now Bangladesh Anga was a kingdom ruled by non Vedic rulers Anga king Lomapada was a friend of Kosala king Dasaratha. Odra was a country located in the northern Orissa. This kingdom was mentioned in the epic Mahabharata. Chola was a powerful southern kingdom They were mentioned in the epic Mahabharata. During the time of Mahabharata Dravida was mentioned as one among the kingdoms ruled by non-Vedic tribes in southern India Andhra was a kingdom mentioned in the epic Mahabharata, ruled by non-Vedic kings In the great Hindu epic Mahabharata, Yudhisthira ( Sanskrit: युधिष्ठिर yudhiṣṭhira) the eldest son of King The Paundrayas, the Kukkuras, the Sakas, the Angas, the Vangas, the Punras, the Sanavatyas, and the Gayas—these good and well-born Kshatriyas distributed into regular clans and trained to the use of arms, brought tribute unto king Yudhishthira by hundreds and thousands. Sakas were a Mlechcha tribe grouped along with the Yavanas, Tusharas and Barbaras. Anga was a kingdom ruled by non Vedic rulers Anga king Lomapada was a friend of Kosala king Dasaratha. Vanga (also known as Banga was a kingdom located in the eastern part of the Indian sub-continent and comprised of modern West Bengal and what is now Bangladesh Kshatriya (क्षत्रिय kṣatriya from क्षत्र kṣatra) is one of the four varnas (social orders in Hinduism In the great Hindu epic Mahabharata, Yudhisthira ( Sanskrit: युधिष्ठिर yudhiṣṭhira) the eldest son of King
Pundras in Kurukshetra War
Pundras sided with Kauravas in the Kurukshetra War (7:20)
Many foremost of combatants skilled in elephant-fight, belonging to the Easterners, the Southerners, the Angas, the Vangas, the Pundras, the Magadhas, the Tamraliptakas, the Mekalas, the Koshalas, the Madras, the Dasharnas, the Nishadas united with the Kalingas (8:22). The term Kaurava ( Sanskrit:कौरव is a Sanskrit term that means a descendant of Kuru, a legendary king who is the ancestor of many of the characters The Kurukshetra War ( Devangari: कुरुक्षेत्र युद्ध forms an essential component of the Hindu epic Mahābhārata Anga was a kingdom ruled by non Vedic rulers Anga king Lomapada was a friend of Kosala king Dasaratha. Vanga (also known as Banga was a kingdom located in the eastern part of the Indian sub-continent and comprised of modern West Bengal and what is now Bangladesh This article is about the kingdom of Magadha in Indian epic literature Kosala Proper or Uttara Kosala is the kigdom of the celebrated personality of Treta Yuga, Raghava Rama. Madra Kingdom was a kingdom grouped among the western kingdoms in the epic Mahabharata. Dasarna kingdom was one among the many kingdoms ruled by Yadava kings in the central and western India Kalinga forms the sea shore of Orissa state in India. Kuru king Duryodhana 's wife was from Kalinga Sahadeva, with three shafts shot with great care, struck the elephant of Pundra (8:22). Sahadeva ( Sanskrit: सहदेव sahadéva)was one of the five Pandava brothers according to the epic Mahābhārata.
Pundra army's battle with Arjuna is mentioned at (7:90):- Pundras numbering by thousands, of bands, and together forming a force that was countless, began to shower their sharp shafts upon the son of Pandu. Arjuna or Arjun ( Sanskrit: अर्जुन arjuna) is one of the heroes of the Hindu epic Mahābhārata, whose name
Other references
- A king named Paundra-Matsyaka is mentioned at (1:67)
- Paundra was a mentioned to attend the self choice of Panchali (1:189). Matsya or Machcha ( Sanskrit for fish classically called the Mese (ˈmiːˌziː was the name of a tribe and the state of the Vedic civilization For the Genus of Gossamer-winged butterflies, see Panchala (butterfly. At (1:188) he is mentioned as Paundraka.
- The name of the conch of Bhima was Paundra, which he probably got from the Pundra country (6:25,51). In the Mahābhārata, Bhima ( Sanskrit: भीम IAST: Bhīma was the second of the Pandava brothers
- Paundra king was in the list of kings to be summoned for the cause of Pandavas as per king Drupada (5:4). In the Hindu epic Mahābhārata, the Pandava (or Pandawa brothers ( Sanskrit: पाण्डव pāṇḍavaḥ are the five acknowledged sons of Drupada (द्रुपद also known as Yajnasena, is a character in the Mahābhārata.
See also
References
- Mahabharata of Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa, translated to English by Kisari Mohan Ganguli
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