[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) › c9.63 # 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 - **Language:** English ### [c9.63](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.63) 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). - [Previous: c9.62](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.62) - [Next: c9.64](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.64) - [Up: c9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9) ## Linked texts (1) - [Mahābhārata](https://indike.org/pramana/in.lit.mahabharata.vyasa) — Vyāsa, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.63](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.63) · Pramāṇa