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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Kasmira''' was a kingdom identified as the [[Kashmir]] Valley along the [[Jhelum River]] of modern [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. Possibly, the sage [[Kashyapa]] or a descendant of this sage lived here, since the name ''Kas'' is derived from the name Kashyapa like the name ''Caspian'' of the [[Caspian Sea]]. During the epic ages this was one among the territories of the [[Nāga|Naga]] race. The Naga are related to Kashyapa; according to the Puranas, the Naga race originated from Kashyapa. The Kasmiras were allies of the Kuru king [[Duryodhana]].<br />
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== References in Mahabharata ==<br />
''All references are listed as Mahabharata, Book number, Chapter Number. E.g.:- (6,9):- Mahabharata Book 6 Chapter 9''<br />
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=== Kasmira along with neighbouring kingdoms ===<br />
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[[Image:EpicIndia.jpg|right|thumb|200px| Location of Kasmira in the Epic Map of India]]<br />
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Kasmira is mentioned as a kingdom of ancient India (Bharata Varsha) along with the [[Sindhu Kingdom|Sindhu]], the [[Sauvira Kingdom|Sauviras]], the [[Gandharva Kingdom|Gandharvas]], the Darsakas, the Abhisaras, the Utulas, the Saivalas, the [[Bahlika Kingdom|Valhikas]], and the Darvis. Then again there are the [[Sudra Kingdom|Sudras]], the [[Abhira Kingdom|Abhiras]], the [[Darada Kingdom|Dardas]], the Kasmiras, and the Pattis (6,9).<br />
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Kasmiras were mentioned along with the [[Pahlava Kingdom|Pahlavas]], the [[Darada Kingdom|Daradas]], and the various tribes of the Kiratas, [[Yavana Kingdom|Yavanas]], [[Scythians in the Mahabharata|Sakas]], [[Hara Huna Kingdom|Harahunas]], [[China of Mahabharata|Chinas]], [[Tushara Kingdom|Tukharas]], [[Sindhu Kingdom|Sindhavas]], Jagudas, Ramathas, Mundas, the inhabitants of the kingdom of women, Tanganas, [[Kekeya Kingdom|Kekayas]], and the [[Malava Kingdom|Malavas]] as bringing tribute to [[Yudhishthira]]'s [[Rajasuya]] sacrifice. (3,51)<br />
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The Daserakas, the '''Kasmirakas''', the Aurasikas, the [[Pisacha Kingdom|Pisachas]], the Samudgalas, the [[Kamboja Kingdom|Kamvojas]], and the Vatadhanas were mentioned together and said to be vanquished by [[Krishna in the Mahābhārata|Vasudeva Krishna]] (7,11)<br />
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The Kashmiras and the Daradas, along with other tribes, were vanquished by [[Bhargava Rama]] (7,68).<br />
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=== The rivers of Kasmira ===<br />
The river [[Vitasta]], is situated in the country of the Kasmiras and is the abode of the [[Naga Kingdom|Naga]] Takshaka.(3,82). The rivers [[Chenab River|Chandrabhaga]] and the [[Vitasta]] have pure waters. The very many rivers flowing through Kasmira fall into the great river called [[Sindhu]]. (13,25)<br />
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=== Arjuna at Kasmira ===<br />
''Arjuna during his military campaign to collect tribute to [[Yudhishthira]]'s Rajasuya sacrifice, arrived at Kashmira.''<br />
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[[Arjuna]] brought under his sway the seven tribes called Utsava-sanketa. Then he defeated the brave Kshatriyas of '''Kashmira''' and also King Lohita along with ten minor chiefs. Then the [[Trigarta Kingdom|Trigartas]], the Daravas, the Kokonadas, and various other Kshatriyas advanced against the son of [[Pandu]]. (2,26)<br />
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=== Yudhishthira's Rajasuya sacrifice ===<br />
*Kasmira king attended [[Yudhishthira]]'s [[Rajasuya]] sacrifice (2,33).<br />
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The Kairatas, the Daradas, the Darvas, the Suras, the Vaiamakas, the Audumvaras, the Durvibhagas, the Kumaras, the Paradas along with the Vahlikas, the Kashmiras, the Ghorakas, the Hansakayanas, the Sivis, the Trigartas, the Yauddheyas, the ruler of Madras and the Kaikeyas, the Amvashtas, the Kaukuras, the Tarkshyas, the Vastrapas along with the Palhavas, the Vashatayas, the Mauleyas along with the Kshudrakas, and the Malavas, the Paundrayas, the Kukkuras, the Sakas and many others brought tribute to [[Pandava]] King [[Yudhishthira]]'s [[Rajasuya]] sacrifice. (2,51)<br />
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=== Other references ===<br />
*Kasmira king was mentioned as one among the great kings along with Alarka, Aila, Karandhama, Daksha, etc. (13,165)<br />
*Kashmerean mare is mentioned at (4,9)<br />
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== See also ==<br />
*[[Kingdoms of Ancient India]]<br />
*[[Paisachi]]<br />
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== Sources ==<br />
*[[Mahabharata]] of [[Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa]], translated to English by Kisari Mohan Ganguli<br />
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==External links==<br />
{{Tribes and kingdoms of the Mahabharata}}<br />
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