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Avanti Kingdom
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The former Avanti kingdom was one among the many kingdoms ruled by the Yadava kings in the central and western India. Ujjayani (Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh) was its capital along the river Kshipra, a tributary of river Charmanuati, which itself is a tributary of river Ganges. The Ujjayani of the past is currently known as Ujjain a busy city in Madhya Pradesh. Vasudeva Krishna and Bala Rama had their education at Ujjayani, probably the most popular Yadava city and a centre of education. Avanti was divided into north and south by river Vetravati. Initially, Mahissati (Sanskrit Mahishamati) was the capital of Southern Avanti, and Ujjaini (Sanskrit Ujjayini) was of northern Avanti, but at the times of Mahavira and Buddha, Ujjaini was the capital of integrated Avanti. The country of Avanti roughly corresponded to modern Malwa, Nimar and adjoining parts of the Madhya Pradesh. Both Mahishmati and Ujjaini stood on the southern high road called Dakshinapatha extending from Rajagriha to Pratishthana (modern Paithan). Avanti was an important center of Buddhism and some of the leading theras and theris were born and resided there. King Nandivardhana of Avanti was defeated by king Shishunaga of Magadha. Avanti later became part of Magadhan empire.
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1 References in Mahabharata 1.1 Avanti mentioned as a kingdom of Ancient India 1.2 Avanti a rich kingdom 1.3 Avanti was well connected by ancient highways 1.4 Sahadeva's Conquests 1.5 Karna's conquests 1.6 Vasudeva Krishna's Conquests 1.7 Avanti King in Yudhisthira's Rajasuya 1.8 Avanti kings allied with the Kauravas in Kurukshetra War 1.9 Avanti Kings Vinda and Anuvinda in Kurukshetra War 2 See also 3 References
References in Mahabharata
Avanti mentioned as a kingdom of Ancient India
Avanti kingdom is mentioned in the list of kingdoms in ancient India (Bharata Varsha) :- ...the Kuntis, the Avantis, and the further-Kuntis; the Gomantas, the Mandakas, the Shandas, the Vidarbhas, the Rupavahikas; the Aswakas, the Pansurashtras, the Gopa rashtras, and the Karityas; the Adhirjayas, the Kuladyas, the Malla rashtras, the Keralas, the Varatrasyas, the Apavahas, the Chakras, the Vakratapas, the Sakas; the Videhas, the Magadhas.... (6,9)
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Surrounding the kingdom of the Kurus, are, many countries beautiful and abounding in corn, such as Panchala, Chedi, Matsya, Surasena, Pattachchara, Dasarna, Navarashtra, Malla, Salva, Yugandhara, Saurashtra, Avanti, and the spacious Kuntirashtra. (4,1).
Sahadeva's Conquests
Allying himself with the vanquished tribes the Pandava Sahadeva then marched towards the countries that lay on the banks of the Narmada. And defeating there in battle the two heroic kings of Avanti, called Vinda and Anuvinda, supported by a mighty host, the mighty son of the twin gods exacted much wealth from them. After this the hero marched towards the town of Bhojakata. (2,30)
Karna's conquests
Then going to Sisupala's son, the son of the Suta defeated him and that highly powerful one also brought under his sway all the neighbouring rulers. And having subjugated the Avantis and concluded peace with them, and having met with the Vrishnis, he conquered the west. (3,252)
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among men will consume the troops of thy foes, with maces and bearded darts, and swords and long shafts, and javelins hurled from their hands. Like a couple of (elephant) leaders sporting in the midst of their herds, these two princes longing for battle, will range the field, each like Yama himself. (5,167) Suvala's son Sakuni, and Salya, Jayadratha and the two princes of Avanti named Vinda and Anuvinda, and the Kekaya brothers, and Sudakshina the ruler of the Kamvojas and Srutayudha the ruler of the Kalingas, and king Jayatsena, and Vrihadvala the ruler of the Kosalas, and Kritavarman of Satwata's race,--these ten tigers among men, endued with great bravery and possessing arms that looked like maces stood each at the head of an Akshauhini of troops.(6,16)
See also
Kingdoms of Ancient India Other kingdoms in this group include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Chedi (approx. Jhansi district in Uttar Pradesh) Surasena (Mathura district in Uttar Pradesh (also known as Vraja) Dasarna (south to Chedi Kingdom) Karusha (east to Dasarna Kingdom) Kunti (North to Avanti Kingdom) Malava (West to Avanti Kingdom) Gurjara (southern Rajastan) Heheya (Narmada valley around the city Maheshwar in Madhya Pradesh) Anarta(northern Gujarat) Saurashtra (southern Gujarat) Dwaraka (offshore the Dwarka city in Gujarat) Vidarbha. (north eastern Maharashtra)
References
Mahabharata of Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa, translated to English by Kisari Mohan Ganguli Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Avanti_Kingdom&oldid=518916217" Categories: Ancient Indian kingdoms Yadava Kingdoms Malwa Ujjain
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