[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.273 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.273 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.273 - **Language:** English ### [c5.273](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.273) BHOJA. A name borne by many kings. Most conspicuous among them was Bhoja or Bhoja-deva, king of Dhār, who is said to have been a great patron of literature, and probably died before 1082 A.D. 2. A prince of the Yādava race who reigned at Mrittikavatī on the Parnāsa river in Mālwa; he is called also Mahā-bhoja. 3. A tribe living in the Vindhya mountains. 4. A country; the modern Bhojpur, Bhāgalpur, &c. - [Previous: c5.272](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.272) - [Next: c5.274](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.274) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.273](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.273) · Pramāṇa