Ancient Indian Historical Tradition c29.93

c29.93

The Yādava branch first developed a great kingdom under its king Śaśabindu, who was a famous cakravartin,² which means he extended his sway over neighbouring countries. The neighbouring countries were the Paurava realm on his east and the Druhyu territory on his north. He appears to have conquered the Pauravas, because there is a great gap in the Paurava genealogy from this point till Duṣyanta restored the dynasty long afterwards,³ which means that the dynasty underwent an eclipse. He also probably pressed on the Druhyus and forced them more into the Panjab, as will appear. He had many sons, who were known as the Śaśabindu or Śaśabindava princes;⁴ hence it would seem that they territories were divided among them into many small principalities, for none of his successors were of great note.