64-497: Kampil, historically known as Kampilya, is a town and a Nagar panchayat in Farrukhabad district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh . It is located about 45 km from Farrukhabad, and 55 km from Budaun . It is a very important place from a historical point of view. Shraman Era It is believed to be the birthplace of the 13th Tirthankara Bhagwan Shree Vimalnath. This
128-407: A municipality . An urban centre with more than 12,000 and less than 40,000 inhabitants is classified as a nagar panchayat. The population requirement for a Town Panchayat can vary from state to state. Such councils are formed under the panchayati raj administrative system. In census data, the abbreviation T.P. is used to indicate a "town panchayat". Tamil Nadu was the first state to introduce
192-413: A custom followed by their race, that during marriage, that the bridegroom should give to the bride side a dower of 3,000 fleet steeds with brown color. (This custom is similar to that of Madra Culture .) Richika get the horses from Varuna (Varuna is indicative of western cultures. Note that Arjuna also got his excellent chariot, horses and bow from Varuna). The horses reached Kanyakubja capital, crossing
256-561: A dispute between the Dasarna kingdom lying to the south, and the southern-Panchala king Drupada , upon the matter of the gender of prince Shikhandi , who was married to the princess of Dasarna. Bhima during his military campaign to the east, to collect tribute for Yudhishthira 's Rajasuya sacrifice, first visited the Panchala kingdom after leaving his home city Indraprastha (2,28). only two tribes do not pay tribute unto Yudhishthira , viz.,
320-515: A divine voice confirmed that Sarvadamana was indeed the son of Dushyanta and renamed the child as Bharata. Dushyanta admitted that he was aware of Bharata being his son, but did not acknowledge out of fear that people would doubt his paternity. Eventually, Bharata became the king and conquered the world. The Drona Parva states that Bharata performed 1,800 Ashwamedha Yagnas, 100 Rajasuya Yagnas, and hundreds of Vajapeya Yagnas. Bharata's grandfather, Sage Kanva, officiated all his sacrificial rituals, and
384-555: A moat with arched doorways here and there. The Pandavas, too, entering that amphitheatre, sat with the Brahmanas and beheld the unequalled affluence of the king of the Panchalas (1,187). Arjuna won the competition set for winning Draupadi in the self-choice ceremony (1,192). This kingdom is identified to be the modern day Kannauj district of Uttar Pradesh . During the reign of King Drupada of southern Panchala, this territory formed
448-572: A north-western culture. It seems that neither the Bhargavas (and Richikas or Rishikas) nor the Kusikas, maintained any distinctions such as Brahmana and Kshatriya upon themselves. However during the later periods, when the Vedic religion became rigid in its four-order caste-system, the Bhargavas were accepted as Brahmanas and the Kusikas as Kshatriyas Gadhi was mentioned as a sovereign whose military force
512-511: A part of the southern Panchala Gadhi, born in the race of king Kusika and Gadhi's son Viswamitra , were mentioned as the earlier rulers of this kingdom at (1, 176). Gadhi's daughter was married to Richika (could be related to the Rishikas in the north), belonging to the Bhargava clan. Richika's son was Jamadagni and Jamadagni's son was the celebrated Bhargava Rama . Gadhi mentioned to Richika about
576-498: A ring by the king, to be presented to him when she was ready to appear in his court. Shakuntala gave birth to her child who was named Sarvadamana by the sage Kashyapa. Surrounded only by wild animals, Sarvadamana grew to be a strong child and made a sport of opening the mouths of tigers and lions and counting their teeth. Bharata had a son named Bhúmanyu. The Adi Parva of Mahabharata tells two different stories about Bhúmanyu's birth. The first story says that Bharata married Sunanda,
640-519: A sacred shrine of Siva with the crescent mark on his brow. Then those tigers among men, the sons of Pandu , arrived at the banks of the Ganges. It was a forest called Angaraparna. Here, they encountered a Gandharva named Angaraparna (See Gandharva kingdom ) (1,172). After that encounter they went to a place called Utkochaka, where they met sage Dhaumya. They appointed Dhaumya, the younger brother of Devala, as their priest (1,185). Then they proceeded towards
704-690: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Emperor Bharata Bharata ( Sanskrit : भरत , romanized : Bharata ) is a legendary emperor featured in Hindu literature . He is a member of the Chandravamsha dynasty, and becomes the Chakravarti (Chakra possessing emperor). He is regarded to be the ancestor of the Pandavas , the Kauravas , Brihadhrata, and Jarasandha . The legend of Bharata
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#1732845332477768-473: Is a Holy Land where the four Kalyanakas—chayavan, birth, diksa and omniscience—of Tirthankara 1008 Bhagawan Shree Vimalnatha, the thirteenth Tirthnakara took place. This Place was also graced by the visit of Lord Mahavira. Apart from these, there are many old temples, which signify the historical and religious importance of Kampil. During the epic period it was the capital of King Drupada, the father of Draupadi. The sacrificial altar (Yajna Kunda) from which Draupadi
832-452: Is believed to have been born from the fire of knowledge, is situated in Kampil. Near the sacrificial altar, there is a structure, which is the hermitage of a sage Kampila, where he used to perform penance. Southern Panchala kingdom or Panchala-proper, one of the historical mahajanapadas of ancient India (c. 6th to 4th centuries BC), had Kampilya city as its capital. This kingdom extended from
896-898: Is featured in the Adi Parva of the Mahabharata , where he is mentioned as the son of Dushyanta and Shakuntala . The story of his parents and his birth is related in Kalidasa 's famous play, Abhijñānashākuntala . He is a descendant of rajarshi Vishvamitra . According to popular tradition, Bhārata , one of the traditional names of the Indian subcontinent , is named after Bharata. Many depictions call him as Digvijaya Chakravartin Samrāj Sarvadamana Bharata (Sanskrit: दिग्विजय-चक्रवर्तिन्-सम्राज्-सर्वदमन भरत , romanized: digvijaya-cakravartin-samrāj-sarvadamana bharata , lit. 'The World-conquering Bharata, who
960-467: Is the head of Nagar Panchayat. The NAC members of the Nagar are elected the several wards of the nagar panchayat on the basis of adult franchise for a term of five years. One third of the seats are reserved for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, backward classes and women. The Councillors or Ward Members are chosen by direct election from electoral wards in the nagar panchayat. Alongside the elected officials,
1024-478: Is victorious wherever he goes, whose chariot wheels are always turning, who rules over Kings'; Sanskrit pronunciation: [d̪ɪg.ʋɪ.dʑɐˈjɐ tɕɐk.ɾɐ.ʋɐɾˈt̪ɪn̪ s̪ɐmˈɾɑːdʑ s̪ɐɾ.ʋɐ.d̪ɐ.mɐˈn̪ɐ bʰɐ.ɾɐˈt̪ɐ] ). The Mahabharata states that King Dushyanta was once hunting in the forests, when he arrived at the ashrama of Sage Kanva . In the sage's absence, his adoptive daughter, Shakuntala welcomed Dushyanta, who became smitten by her beauty. Shakuntala revealed
1088-507: The Ganga River to the river Charmanwati . It was annexed into the Nanda Empire during the reign of Mahapadma Nanda . Ahichchhatra was the capital of northern Panchala and Kampilya was the capital of southern Panchala. By tradition the temple of Rameshwarnatha Mahadeva is attributed to Shatrughana , brother of Rama. It is said that he had brought the idol ( Lingam ) of Shiva , which
1152-604: The Matsya kingdom (4,5). Due to the power of Magadha king Jarasandha , many ancient tribes had to shift their domains. Prominent among them were the Yadavas, who fled from Surasena kingdom to south-west to Anarta kingdom . The king of the Salwayana tribe with their brethren and followers, and the southern Panchalas and the eastern Kosalas also had to flee to the country of the Kuntis (which
1216-540: The Matsya kingdom for their 13th year of anonymous life. Pandavas ordered their chief servant Indrasena and the others to take with then the empty chariots and to speedily proceeded to Dwaravati . All the maid-servants of Draupadi were ordered to go to the Panchala kingdom. After that the Pandavas left Dwaita lake in the Dwaita forest and proceeded to Matsya kingdom. Dhaumya, their priest, taking their sacred fires, set out for
1280-581: The Pandavas . The following passage from Mahabharata, that describes the Puru lineage of kings, shows the kinship of the Kurus and the Panchalas, both branched out from the same line. When Janamejaya wished to hear the history of kings who were descended from Puru . Vaisampayana narrated the lineage of kings in Puru's line. Puru had by his wife Paushti three sons, Pravira, Iswara, and Raudraswa. Amongst them, Pravira
1344-646: The (western) mountains. There the Bharatas lived for a full thousand years (for a long period), within their fort. After they had lived there a long period, one day the sage Vasishtha approached the exiled Bharatas. It hath been heard that Vasishtha (becoming the priest) then installed the Bharata prince in the sovereignty of all the Kshatriyas. The king retook the capital that had been taken away from him and once more made all monarchs pay tribute to him. The powerful Samvarana,
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#17328453324771408-465: The Bhagirathi (Ganga), while I become king of all the territory on the north of that river. And, O Panchala, if it pleaseth thee, know me hence for thy friend. On hearing these words, Drupada answered:-, Thou art of noble soul and great prowess. Therefore, O Brahmana, I am not surprised at what thou doest. I am very much gratified with thee, and I desire thy eternal friendship. After this, Drona released
1472-545: The Ikshwakus) for many generations. This could be the reason why Samvarana, who took Vasistha as his priest, married from the Solar Dynasty . The history of Samvarana falling in love with Tapati, while he roamed in the vicinity of Tapati river ( Tapti river Maharashtra ) and Vasistha's help in getting the consent of king Surya, her father, to give her in marriage to Samvaran—all these are mentioned at (1-173,174,175,176). There
1536-509: The Kurus and Panchalas led the defeated Kurus to be exiled from their kingdom. They lived in the forests on the banks of Sindhu . Later the Kurus retook their capital. Riksha who was older than both Jala and Rupina became king. Riksha begat Samvarana , the perpetuator of the royal line. While Samvarana, the son of Riksha, was ruling, there happened a great loss of people from famine, pestilence, drought, and disease. The Bharata princes were beaten by
1600-799: The Northerners, the Angas , the Magadhas , without themselves knowing what virtue is follow the practices of the Kuru-Panchalas (8,45). The Kurus and the Panchalas comprehend from a half-uttered speech; the Salwas cannot comprehend till the whole speech is uttered. The Magadhas are comprehenders of signs; the Koshalas comprehend from what they see. The Mountaineers, like the Sivis , are very stupid. The Yavanas are omniscient;
1664-469: The Panchala kingdom (4,4). Pandavas travelling eastwards, reached river Yamuna . Travelling along the southern banks of Yamuna, they passed through Yakrilloma, Surasena . Then they turned westwards (possibly to deceive the spies of Duryodhana , who might have following them), leaving behind, on their right (north side), the country of the Panchalas, and on their left (south side), that of the Dasarnas entered
1728-518: The Panchalas in consequence of their relationship by marriage, and the Andhakas and Vrishnis ( Anarta Yadavas) in consequence of their friendship (2,51). Nagar panchayat A nagar panchayat ( transl. 'town council' ) or town panchayat or Notified Area Council (NAC) in India is a settlement in transition from rural to urban and therefore a form of an urban political unit comparable to
1792-714: The Suras are particularly so. The mlecchas are wedded to the creations of their own fancy that other peoples cannot understand (8,45). The Panchalas observe the duties enjoined in the Vedas; the Kauravas observe truth; the Matsyas and the Surasenas perform sacrifices. Beginning with the Matsyas , the residents of the Kuru and the Panchala countries, the Naimishas as well and the other respectable peoples,
1856-477: The affairs of that kingdom (Kichaka kingdom) making the king of the kingdom, a name-sake king. By slaying the Rakshasa, Bhima freed that kingdom from Baka's the reign of terror. (1-165-166). Pandavas proceeded towards Panchala with their mother, to attend the self-choice event of princess Draupadi . In order to reach their destination, they proceeded in a due northerly direction, walking day and night till they reached
1920-463: The country of the southern Panchalas ruled over by the king Drupada They proceeded by slow stages staying for some time within those beautiful woods and by fine lakes that they beheld along their way and entered the capital of the Panchalas. Beholding the capital (Kampilya), as also the fort, they took up their quarters in the house of a potter. Desirous of beholding the Swayamvara (self-choice ceremony of
1984-615: The course of their wanderings the Pandavas saw the countries of the Matsyas , the Trigartas , the Panchalas and then of the Kichakas, and also many beautiful woods and lakes therein. They all had matted locks on their heads and were attired in barks of trees and the skins of animals. They attired in the garbs of ascetics. They used to study the Rik and the other Vedas and also all the Vedangas as well as
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2048-509: The daughter of Sarvasena, the King of the Kashi kingdom and begot upon her the son named Bhumanyu . According to the second story, Bharata had three wives, and nine sons from them. But these sons were not as their father and incapable of being his successor. Seeing Bharata's dissatisfaction, his wives in wrath slew all of their sons. Then Bhúmanyu was born out of a great sacrifice that Bharata performed with
2112-449: The dispute between Matsyas and Trigartas for the sake of cattle wealth; in Matsya kingdom ). Viswamitra had to encounter many local-armies to seize the cattle wealth. (See Dravidas , Keralas , Paundras and Kiratas , Pulindas ). He was vanquished by the local-armies (1,177). After the defeat from Vasistha , Viswamitra adopted the life of an ascetic. Bhargava Rama also is mentioned to defeat many tribes like Heheyas and later adopting
2176-463: The emperor donated countless horses and 10 trillion gold coins to his grandfather. Bharata married three princesses of Vidarbha, though the sons born of these wives were so cruel that they were slain. Bharata propitiated the devas for a son, and they gave him a boy, whom he named Vitatha, also called Bharadvaja. According to another account, Bharadvaja blessed Bharata with a son named Bhumanyu. Bharata ruled for twenty-seven thousand years, and therefore,
2240-564: The grace of Bharadwaja obtained a son named Bhumanyu. Then Bharata, the great descendant of Puru , regarding himself as really possessing a son, installed that son as his heir-apparent. Bhumanyu begat upon his wife, Pushkarini six sons named Suhotra, Suhotri, Suhavih, Sujeya, Diviratha and Kichika. During the virtuous reign of Suhotra the surface of the whole earth was dotted all over with hundreds and thousands, of sacrificial stakes. Suhotra, begat, upon his wife Aikshaki three sons, viz., Ajamidha, Sumidha, and Purumidha. The eldest of them, Ajamidha ,
2304-401: The help of the sage Bharadvaja . The Skanda Purana gives another account of the adopted son of Bharata. When Angiras' son, Utathya's wife Mamata was pregnant, Utathya's younger brother Brihaspati moved by desire sought Mamata. But the child in her womb obstructed the deposition of Brihaspati's semen. Instead the child was delivered by Mamata. Mamata and Brihaspati started to quarrel over
2368-610: The king of Panchala, and cheerfully performing the usual offices of regard, bestowed upon him half the kingdom. Thenceforth Drupada began to reside sorrowfully in the city of Kampilya within the province of Makandi on the banks of the Ganges filled with many towns and cities. And after his defeat by Drona, Drupada ruled the Southern Panchalas up to the bank of the Charmanwati river. Meanwhile, Drona continued to reside in Ahichatra. Thus
2432-406: The kingdom that he inherited and expanded came to be known as Bhārata, named after him. According to a dramatised version of the events by the poet Kalidasa , the king Dushyanta married Shakuntala on his hunting expeditions in forests. He was captivated by Shakuntala's beauty, courted her in royal style and married her. He then had to leave to take care of affairs in the capital. She was given
2496-451: The life of an ascetic. Thus both the Kusikas and Bhargava-Richikas were warrior-tribes, who also were a priest-like class of people. Panchala was one among the countries considered by the Pandavas to spend their 13th year of anonymity along with the kingdoms viz Chedi , Matsya , Surasena , Pattachchara, Dasarna , Navarashtra, Malla , Salva , Yugandhara, Saurashtra , Avanti , and the spacious Kuntirashtra (4,1). Pandavas selected
2560-408: The panchayat town as an intermediate step between rural villages and urban local bodies (ULB). The structure and the functions of the nagar panchayat are decided by the state government. Each Nagar Panchayat has a committee consisting of a chairperson or president with ward members. Membership consists of a minimum of ten elected ward members and three nominated members. The Chairperson or President
2624-568: The pious among all races are conversant with the eternal truths of religion. The Kauravas with the Panchalas, the Salwas , the Matsyas , the Naimishas, the Koshalas , the Kasapaundras, the Kalingas , the Magadhas , and the Chedis who are all highly blessed, know what the eternal religion is (8,45). Capital: Vetrakiya Kichaka kingdom was a territory lying to the south of (southern) Panchala. It
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2688-437: The princess), the citizens, roaring like the sea, all took their seats on the platforms that were erected around the amphitheatre. The kings from diverse countries entered the grand amphitheatre by the north-eastern gate. And the amphitheatre which itself had been erected on an auspicious and level plain to the north-east of Drupada's capital, was surrounded by beautiful mansions. And it was enclosed on all sides with high walls and
2752-426: The race of which he was the founder. It is from him that the fame of that dynasty hath spread so wide. Bharata begat upon his three wives nine sons in all. But none of them were like their father and so Bharata was not at all pleased with them. Their mothers, therefore, became angry and slew them all. The procreation of children by Bharata, therefore, became vain. The monarch then performed a great sacrifice and through
2816-557: The river Ganges. The spot where they crossed the river was known by the name 'horse's landing place' (3,115). Not far from Kanyakubja, a spot in the sacred bank of the Ganges is still famous among men as Aswatirtha in consequence of the appearance of those horses at that place (13,4). Both the Kusikas and the Bhargava-Richikas seems to have links with the ancient western-cultures (See Also: Bahlika Culture , Madra Culture , Rishika kingdom and Rishikas ). Viswamitra (Kusika's race)
2880-477: The ruling tribes in ancient India, adhering close to the Vedic religion . They were the proponents of the Vedic religion in its dogmatic and purest form. Other tribes imitated the practices of these tribes and thus got accepted into the Vedic religions. Commencing with the Panchalas, the Kauravas , the Naimishas (a forest-country to the east of Panchala), the Matsyas , all these, know what religion is. The old men among
2944-402: The sciences of morals and politics. Finally they met Vyasa . He told them:- Not far off before you is a delightful town. Saying this he led them into the town of Ekachakra. on arriving at Ekachakra, the Pandavas lived for a short time in the abode of a Brahmana, leading an eleemosynary life. (1,159). During this period, Bhima slew a Rakhsasa named Baka (Vaka), at Vetrakiya. He controlled
3008-410: The sign of a Chakra on his right hand (indicating that he was destined to be an emperor). Sarvadamana was born with the strength of 10,000 elephants, and even as a child, he was capable of subduing and taming wild beasts. A few years later, Sage Kanva advised Shakuntala to take her son to Dushyanta. However, Shakuntala was taken aback when Dushyanta expressed unfamiliarity towards her and her son. However,
3072-771: The sole monarch and was known by the name of Anadhrishti. Anadhristi had a son of the name of Matinara who became a famous and virtuous king and performed the Rajasuya and the Ashwamedha . Matinara had four sons viz., Tansu, Mahan, Atiratha, and Druhyu. (Amongst them, Tansu of great prowess became the perpetrator of Puru's line). Tansu begat a son named Ilina. Ilina begat upon his wife Rathantara five sons with Dushmanta ( Dushyanta ) at their head. They were Dushmanta, Sura, Bhima, Pravasu, and Vasu. The eldest of them, Dushmanta, became king. Dushmanta had by his wife Sakuntala an intelligent son named Bharata who became king. Bharata gave his name to
3136-571: The state government appoints officers to facilitate the administration and functioning of Nagar Panchayats. Such as chief executive officer or Secretary, Superintendents, Engineers, Health Inspectors, etc. These officers are appointed based on specific rules and regulations set by the state government. The structure and the functions of the nagar panchayat are decided by the state government. Each Indian state has its own management directorate for panchayat towns. This article about government in India
3200-680: The story of her birth- how she was raised by Sage Kanva after she was born from the union of the celestial nymph, Menaka, and Sage Vishvamitra . Dushyanta expressed his desire to marry Shakuntala, who consented on the condition that Dushyanta must crown the son born of their union the king. Dushyanta agreed and married Shakuntala according to the Gandharva marriage. Afterwards, Dushyanta left for his kingdom. Meanwhile, Sage Kanva learnt about Shakuntala's marriage to Dushyanta and revealed that she woud give birth to an emperor. In due course, Shakuntala gave birth to Dushyanta's son and named him Sarvadamana, who had
3264-454: The troops of enemies. And the Panchalas setting out to invade the whole land with their four kinds of troops soon brought the whole land under their sway. And with their ten Akshauhinis the king of the Panchalas defeated the Bharata prince. Samvarana then with his wife and ministers, sons and relatives, fled in fear, and took shelter in the forest on the banks of the Sindhu extending to the foot of
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#17328453324773328-503: The world. Devoted to asceticism, he made that field Kurukshetra sacred by practising asceticism there. He was the founder of the Kuru dynasty and the Kuru kingdom . It seems that the Samvarana who retook the capital was another king in the line of the exiled king Samvarana. Another interesting fact is that sages in the line of Vasistha , were the priests of Solar Dynasty of kings (especially
3392-562: Was a king named Prishata who was a great friend of Bharadwaja . About this time Prishata had a son born unto him, named Drupada . Drupada, the son of Prishata, used every day to come to the hermitage of Bharadwaja to play with Drona and study in his company. When Prishata was dead, this Drupada became the king of the Northern Panchalas. Once Drupada became the king, he forgot his friendship with Drona. Drupada insulted Drona by telling him that he deserved not to be his friend, because Drona
3456-453: Was allied to both the Matsyas and Panchalas, with its own independent rulers. Its capital was mentioned to be Vetrakiya, on the banks of the river Vetravati ( Betwa ) also known as Suktimati. It is believed that the Pandavas lived in a small town named Ekachakra, belonging to this territory, during their wanderings after Duryodhana attempted to murder them at Varanavata (a Kuru city). In
3520-477: Was born as a Kshatriya and later became a Brahmana , much like what was common in Madra Cultures . Bhargava Rama ( Richika's race) was mentioned as an expert in the use of the battle-axe, which he got from Kailasa region ( Kailas range Tibet ). The Rishika tribe, who were experts in the use of battle-axes were located not far from this region. The custom of donating or accepting horses as dowry also indicates
3584-439: Was exceedingly great (3,115). Viswamitra also was mentioned as possessing a large army and many animals and vehicles. Using those animals and vehicles he used to roam around in the forests in search of deer (1,176). During his wanderings he met the sage Vasistha . He engaged in a dispute with this sage, on the matter of the wealth of cattle possessed by the sage. (Cattle wealth always caused dispute among ancient Indian kingdoms. See
3648-400: Was not a king, but a poor Brahmana. Drona defeated Drupada , by means of his disciple Arjuna , to settle his old scores. Drona spoke as follows to the captive Drupada:- Thou toldest me before that none who was not a king could be a king's friend. Therefore, is it, O Yajnasena (Drupada), that I retain half thy kingdom. Thou art the king of all the territory lying on the southern side of
3712-530: Was ruled by Kichaka clan of kings. They belonged to the Suta caste (offspring of Kshatriyas upon Brahmana ladies) . One among the Kichakas was the commander-in-chief of the Matsya army under king Virata . He was slain by Pandava Bhima due to his bad conduct towards the wife of Pandavas, viz Draupadi . Kichaka kingdom also lay to the east of the Matsya kingdom under the rule of king Virata. It seems that this territory
3776-482: Was south of these kingdoms) (2,14). Even though only king Jarasandha is mentioned, this situation could have arisen due to many generations of powerful Magadha kings who were forefathers of Jarasandha. During the reign of Drupada , no shift in the location of southern Panchala is mentioned explicitly. If the situation was created by Jarasandha alone, and no other Magadha kings later or earlier to him, then this shift of southern-Panchala could be temporary. There arose
3840-470: Was the perpetuator of the dynasty. Pravira had by his wife Suraseni a son named Manasyu. Manasyu had for his wife Sauviri. And he begat upon her three sons called Sakta, Sahana, and Vagmi. Raudraswa begat upon the Apsara Misrakesi ten sons. They all had sons. They are Richeyu, Kaksreyu Vrikeyu, Sthandileyu, Vaneyu, Jaleyu, Tejeyu, Satyeyu, Dharmeyu and Sannateyu the tenth. Amongst them all, Richeyu became
3904-402: Was the perpetuator of the royal line. And he begat six sons,--Riksha was born of the womb of his wife Dhumini; Dushmanta and Parameshthin, of his wife Nili; Jahnu, Jala and Rupina were born of his wife Kesini. Kushikas are the sons of Jahnu. All the tribes of the Panchalas are descended from Dushmanta and Parameshthin, two sons of the second wife of Puru king Ajamidha. Continuous war between
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#17328453324773968-519: Was the territory of Ahicchatra full of towns and cities, obtained by Arjuna , and bestowed upon Drona . (Later, Drona gave the rulership of Northern Panchala kingdom to his son Ashwathama and stayed at Hastinapura the capital of Kuru kingdom .) The Kuru -Panchala was considered foremost among the provinces in Bharata Varsha (ancient India), comprising the Kuru and Panchala kingdoms (6,9). The Kurus and Panchalas were considered as foremost among
4032-459: Was thus installed once more in the actual sovereignty of the whole land. Samvarana begat upon his wife, Tapati (whose abode was on the banks of river Tapati ( Tapti , Maharashtra )), the daughter of Surya (a king of the Solar Dynasty ), a son named Kuru. This Kuru was exceedingly virtuous, and therefore, he was installed on the throne by his people. It is after his name that the field called Kurujangala (eastern Haryana ) has become so famous in
4096-822: Was worshiped by Sita , the wife of Rama in Ashoka Vatika while she was held in captivity in Lanka and installed it in this temple. Kampil is listed in the Ain-i-Akbari as a pargana under the sarkar of Kannauj , producing a revenue of 1,651,586 dams for the imperial treasury and supplying a force of 200 infantry and 100 cavalry. In Mahabharata, many figures were mentioned as the natives of Panchala: Many other sons of Drupada (a total of 10) and other Panchala princes (like Yudhamanyu, Uttamaujas, Janamejaya (8,82) etc.) were mentioned as battling in Kurukshetra War , allied with
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