Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c9.63

Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c9.63

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RĀJAGRHA (GIRIVRAJA). An ancient city in India, capital of Magadha. Dirgha King of Girivraja was killed by King Pāṇḍu. (Ādi Parva, Chapter 112, Verse 27). Another King, Ambuvīca, had for a time ruled over the city. (Ādi Parva, Chapter 203, Verse 17). Afterwards Jarāsandha became its King. Girivraja is a holy place as well. He who bathes here will become as pleasant-looking as King Kakṣīvān. (Vana Parva, Chapter 84, Verse 104).

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Mahābhārata — Vyāsa, Sanskrit