Matsya Kingdom

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This article is about the legendary kingdom of Epic Hindu literature. For the historical Iron Age kingdom, see Matsya (tribe). For the avatar of the Hindu god Viṣṇu, see Matsya. For other uses, see Matsya (disambiguation).
Matsya among the kingdoms of Epic Indian literature

Matsya (

Bairat, in Rajasthan) which is said to have been named after its founder king, Virata.[1]

Mention in Mahabharata

Matsya kingdom was founded by king Matsya who was the twin brother of Satyavati and who was contemporary to Bhishma.[2]

References

  1. OCLC 606486051
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  2. JSTOR 598811
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