Questions tagged [kings]
Hindu kings and their actions. Their duties (rājanīti) in the role of a king.
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Was Sati (a hindu custom) a rule during Shivaji's tenure?
I want to know : To whom was it mandatory to perform sati during shivaji's rule- only kshatriya widows? or all widows irrespective of castes?
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Why did Shivaji not ban the Sati custom altogether in his kingdom, whereas he stopped his mother from doing so? [closed]
It is said that When Shahaji died, Jijabai tried to commit sati - committing suicide by burning oneself in the husband's pyre, but Shivaji stopped her from doing so by his request. Why did he not ban ...
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Is kansa from the family of Shatrughna (Brother of lord Rama)
As commanded by lord Shri Rama , Shatrughna becomes the king of Mathura after killing Lavana.
So now Shatrughna is the king of Mathura. I want to know that , is kansa from the family of Shatrughna as ...
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Why Vrishketu not ascended the throne of Hastinapur
Karna was elder brother of Pandavas. As per the ancient Indian monarchial system, eldest son has a right over throne of his father. Vrishketu was the only son of Karna survived after Mahabharat war ...
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What is the rationale behind the statement that all kings have to spend at least some time in hell?
In Svargarohanika Parva after Yudhishtra had experienced hell, Lord of Dharma gave the following reason
Without doubt, all kings, O son, must once behold Hell. Hence hast thou for a little while ...
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What can a king do to prevent Rudra from destroying his kingdom and people?
This answer has shown that Rudra destroys evil countries.
My question is, what can a king do to prevent Rudra from destroying his kingdom and people?
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Is the law of karma violated when entire countries get punished for the evil actions of certain individuals?
This answer has shown that Lord Shiva destroys evil countries. By "evil country" it is meant a country where majority of the people and leaders do evil actions.
Now my question is, is it fair to ...
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King Parikshit & Kali Yuga
Why did Kali yuga need King Parikshit's permission to enter King Parikshit's kingdom?
Who authorised and empowered King Parikshit to control Kali yuga?
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Why did Vinda and Anuvinda share Avanti?
As I know, Vinda and Anuvinda were the kings of Avanti, they were defeated by Sahadeva in their Digvijaya, they supported the Kauravas and they were finally killed by Arjuna on the 14th.
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Who was the earliest Sudra king?
Was it the Rig Vedic king Sudas? He is said to have fought in the battle of ten kings.
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Does Hinduism permit kings to act tyrannical?
Does Hinduism permit kings to act tyrannical? As in allowing kings to exploit the people, loot them, kill, take women, etc?
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What is the Shini kingdom?
As I said in this question, there is a kingdom called "Shini" that helped Jarasandha according to Harivamsa.
I want to know what this kingdom is, or if there was simply a translation error to refer ...
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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,...
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Who is King Yavana mentioned in Anushasana Parva of Mahabharat?
In Anushasana Parva (165), Bhishma tells Yudhishthira about the names of the deities, Rishis and Kings to be duly recited for efficacious cleansing of all sins. The following is the (abbreviated) ...
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Is it true that the sixth period of king is pattabhishekam(Crowning)?
According to jyotish shastra (astrology), is it true that sixth period of a king refers to the time of pattabhishekam(Crowning)?
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What are the occupations of brothers of a king?
In general, the elder son of a king will become the next king, if eligible.
In which occupations the brothers of the next king (elder brother) will settle? Does it depends on individual or will there ...
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Can Sanyasis be rulers according to scriptures?
These days, many Sanyasis have entered politics. The most notable example would be perhaps Yogi Adityanath, the chief-minister of the largest state in India, Uttar-Pradesh. However, many spiritual ...
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Surya Kanta Bose Chowdhury
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Are there any legitimate reasons for initiating war?
Should the king weigh the potential damage done to his own people and kingdom before declaring a war? Should he try and make his best effort to avoid the war?
Are there any circumstances when a war is ...
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Neglect of Lava/Kusa by Rama
Lord Rama was surprised to encounter Lava and Kusa who challenged his power unknowingly before Ashwamedha Yagam.
Why did he not bother to inquire or keep track of his children's progress for so long ...
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Does mahabharata mention conflict between shungas and indo greeks?
Several works, such as theĀ MahabharataĀ and theĀ Yuga PuranaĀ describe
the conflict between the Shungas and the Indo-Greeks.
From here: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shunga_Empire
Where does ...
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Who is this King Bhavya who lived on the banks of Indus?
Rig Veda Book 1 Hymn 126 is dedicated to a king who has given a lot of gifts to a certain Kakshivan in a sacrifice:
1 WITH wisdom I present these lively praises of BhÄvya dweller on the bank of ...
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Was there a process of impeachment if a king was found to be in violation of dharma?
If a king was found to be in violation of dharma repeatedly and did not want to step down voluntarily, what were the options for the prajaĢ?
Did they demand the king be ousted? Was there an "...
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Can dharma ÅÄstras be suspended during emergencies?
Can a Hindu king or ruler suspend the dharma ÅÄstras and other law books at difficult times e.g., during famine, floods, internal conflicts or when the state is actively engaged in a war?
If yes, can ...
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Who was the King Rantideva?
I have heard something about Rantideva that he was a king but I don't know the full story of King Rantideva.
Can you help me with the story related to the King Rantideva?
