Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c5.1085

c5.1085

2) *Education and kingship.* Yājñasena went to the hermitage of Bharadvāja for education. Droṇa, who became a great teacher in archery later, was also a student and disciple of Bharadvāja at that time. Thus during the time of education both Drupada and Droṇa became fast friends. After receiving education Drupada returned to his country. At that time Pāñcāla was ruled by Pṛṣata. When Yājñasena returned on completion of his education, Pṛṣata died and Yājñasena was anointed as King of Uttara-Pāñcāla. (M.B. Ādi Parva, Chapter 129).