The Geographical Dictionary of Ancient and Mediaeval India c5.s6.1

c5.s6.1

Haihaya—Khandesh, parts of Aurangabad and South Malwa. It was the kingdom of Karttaviryarjuna, who was killed by Parasurama (see Tamasa). Its capital was Mahishmati, now called Mahesvara or Chuli-Mahesvara (Ramayana, Uttara, ch. 36). Same as Anupadesa (Mbh., Vana, 114, Skanda P., Nagara kh., ch. 66), Mahesa and Mahishaka.