[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c8.238 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c8.238 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c8.238 - **Language:** English ### [c8.238](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.238) MAHOTTHA. A Janapada of Purāṇic fame in Bhārata. The chief of this place, Akrośa was conquered by Nakula during his victory march. (Śloka 6, Chapter 32, Sabhā Parva). - [Previous: c8.237](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.237) - [Next: c8.239](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.239) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8) ## Cites (1) - [Mahābhārata](https://indike.org/pramana/in.lit.mahabharata.vyasa) — Vyāsa, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.238](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.238) · Pramāṇa