Dasarna Kingdom
Dasarna Kingdom was one of the many kingdoms ruled by
There was another Dasarna Kingdom in the western regions along with the Sivis, Trigartas, Western-Malavas and Amvasthas. (2,31), in the
References in Mahabharata
Dasarna, a kingdom in Bharata Varsha
Dasarna is listed in the list of kingdoms of Bharata Varsha (ancient India).
The Kuru-Panchalas, the Salwas, the Madreyas, the Jangalas, the Surasena, the Kalingas, the Vodhas, the Malas, the Matsyas, the Sauvalyas, the Kuntalas, the Kasi-kosalas, the Chedis, the Karushas, the Bhojas, the Sindhus, the Pulindakas, the Uttamas, the Dasarnas, the Mekalas, the Utkalas; the Panchalas, the Kausijas ... (6,9)
Chedi was one among the kingdoms chosen for spending the 13th year of exile by the
Surrounding the kingdom of the
Pandava's travel from Dwaita forest to Matsya Kingdom
Leaving Dwaita woods Pandavas moved (eastwards) towards river
The passage below, describes the locations of various ancient kingdoms. This gives a vague idea that Dasarna lied west to Panchala Kingdom
Dasarna King Sudaman
Dasarna king Sudaman had two daughters. One was married to Chedi king Viravahu (Suvahu). The other one was married to Vidarbha king Bhima. The famous princess Damayanti was the daughter of this Vidarbha king Bhima. (3,69)
Dasarna King Sudharman defeated by Pandava Bhima
Pandava Bhima, during his military campaigns for collecting tribute for Pandava king Yudhishthira's Rajasuya sacrifice, reached Dasarna Kingdom
Bhima then subjugated the Dasarnas. There in the country of the Dasarnas, the king called Sudharman with his bare arms fought a fierce battle with Bhimasena. And Bhimasena, beholding that feat of the illustrious king, appointed the mighty Sudharman as the first in command of his forces. (2,28)
Western Dasarnas defeated by Pandava Nakula
Pandava Nakula, during his military campaigns for collecting tribute for Pandava king Yudhishthira's Rajasuya sacrifice, reached the western Dasarna Kingdom
In the western region, Nakula subjugated the Dasarnas, the Sivis, the Trigartas, the Amvashtas, the Malavas, the five tribes of the Karnatas, and those twice born classes that were called the Madhyamakeyas and Vattadhanas. (2,31)
Dasarna king Hiranyavarman
King Hiranyavarman possessed a large army. He had a beautiful daughter.
Sikhandi, wished to die, and went to the forest of a Yaksha named Sthunakarna, who will kill any intruder into that forest. Within the forest stood his mansion with high walls and a gateway, plastered over with powdered earth, and rich with smoke bearing the fragrance of fried paddy. Entering that mansion, Sikhandi fasted for many days, to die. The Yaksha, out of kindness, converted Sikhandi into a male. He returned to his kingdom and ended the dispute between the Dasarnas and Pachalas. (5-194,195)
- King Hiranyavarman was mentioned as the brother of Drupada :- Drupada's words:- My powerful brother, king Hiranyavarman, having mustered a large force, is coming towards me in anger.(5,193)
Dasarnas in Kurukshetra War
On Pandava side
- Dasarna king took part in the Kurukshetra War on the side of Pandavas. (the ruler of the Dasarnas, the Prayagas, with the Daserakas, and the Anupakas, and the Kiratas) (6,50)
- The rulers of the Chedis, and Vasudana, and the king of the Dasarnas followed Bhima.(6,96)
- The ruler of the Dasarnas rushed against the king of the Pragjyotisha(7,24)
On Kaurava side
- Dasarna army is mentioned as following the Kaurava general Drona along with other armies (viz the Kuntalas, the Magadhas, the Vidarbhas, the Melakas, the Karnas, and the Pravaranas) (6,51)
Dasarna King Chitrangada defeated by Pandava Arjuna
Arjuna reached Dasarna during his military campaign after the Kurukshetra War.
After conquering the Kasis, the Angas, the Kosalas, the Kiratas, and the Tanganas, Arjuna reached the country of the Dasarnas. The ruler of that people was Chitrangada. Between him and
Krishna
- Words of Pandavas.) (5,140)
See also
Other kingdoms in this group include:
- Heheya (Narmada valley)
- Mathura district Uttar Pradesh)
- Chedi (Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh)
- Karusha (in Madhya Pradesh)
- Kunti (in Madhya Pradesh)
- Avanti (around Ujjain)
- Malava (Eastern Rajasthan) (migrated from Western Malava)
- Gurjara (Southern Rajasthan)
- Anarta (Northern Gujarat)
- Saurashtra (Southern Gujarat)
- Dwaraka (Offshore Gujarat)
- Vidarbha (North East Maharashtra)
References
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- Mahabharata of Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa, translated to English by Kisari Mohan Ganguli