A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1348
A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1348
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PAUNDRAKA. A pretender who, on the strength of being a Vāsu-deva, or descendant of one named Vasu-deva, set himself up in opposition to Krishna, who was son of Vasu-deva, and assumed his style and insignia. He was supported by the king of Kāsī (Benares), but he was defeated and killed by Krishna, and Benares was burnt.