Questions tagged [jarasandha]
In Hindu epic Mahabharata, Jarasandha (जरासन्ध) was the king of Magadha.
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What is the significance of the number of times Jarasandha attacked Mathura?
From the scriptures, we know that Jarasandha attacked Mathura 17 times and was defeated each time. Finally, on the 18th attack (along with Kalayavana), Lord Krishna moved the Yadavas to the island ...
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What is Jarasandha's military force according to BORI's Harivamsa?
According to this chapter of that version of Harivamsa, the military force of Jarasandha in his attacks on Mathura consisted of the kingdoms of Hastinapura, Videha (capital of Mithila), Bahlika, Chedi,...