Khasas (Mahabharata)

Khasas were a north western tribe mentioned in the epic Mahabharata.

References in Mahabharata

Khasas arrived from diverse realms

Khasas were mentioned along with Chivukas and

. Khasas were described as a barbarous tribe along with the Chivukas (MBh 1,177)

At (7,11) the Khasas were mentioned as arrived from diverse realms. Khasas were mentioned along with the

.

At (8,8) the

.

Pullindas and Khasas were mentioned together at (12,150)

Yudhishthira 's Rajasuya yajna

The Mahabharata details the various gifts given to Yudhishthira by Indian Kings and neighboring states at the Coronation Ceremonial (Rajasuya yajna). The Khasas, Tanganas, and others brought heaps of gold in dronas (jars) collected by gold-digging ants (which most likely refers to Tibetan miners), chamaras (yak's tail), and sweet honey extracted from the flowers growing on the Himavat as tribute. These powerful people were known for their strength and generosity. They were described as people "endued with great strength".^[1]

Khasas in Kurukshetra War

Khasas were mentioned as part of the

. (5-161,162)

armed with swords and lances. (7,118)

The

Pandavas

. (8,20)

The

. (8,73)

See also

• Kingdoms of Ancient India

References

• Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa
  , translated to English by Kisari Mohan Ganguli
• Khas Kingdom by Prof Surya Mani Adhikari,Tribhuvan University,Kathmandu,Nepal

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