|
Salya is the name of the King of Madra. Salya was emperor of one of the mountain tribes occupying the southern slopes of the Himalayas. At the beginning of the Great War he was on the side of the Pandavas, but afterwards deserted them. He later drove the chariot of Karna in his combat with Arjuna. Salya obtained the command of the army for one day, the last of the war, and was slain by Yudhisthira.
This article is a stub. You can enrich by adding more information to it. Send your Write Up to content@indianetzone.com
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recently Updated Articles in Indian Purans
|
|
|
| • | Draupadi
Draupadi, the daughter of King Drupada who ruled over Panchal, was the wife of all the five Pandavas. Draupadi was given the status of a goddess in south India.
| | | • | Kaushalya
In the Hindu epic Ramayana, Kaushalya was the first queen of King Dasaratha, King of Ayodhya and the mother of Lord Rama. Kaushalya`s significance stems not only from her esteemed position as a queen mother but also from her impeccable character and unwavering devotion.
| | | • | Dhritarashtra
Dhritarashtra, a prominent character in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, was the king of the Kuru Kingdom and the father of the Kauravas. Born to Queen Ambika and King Vichitravirya, he faced the challenge of blindness from birth but rose to become a respected ruler of Hastinapura. With the support of his devoted wife Gandhari, he fathered one hundred sons, including the eldest Duryodhana, and one daughter.
| | | • | Folktales Of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh Folktale, The Unwanted Guest, narrates the story of a wise woman, Buddhimati.
| | | • | Kathasaritsagara
Kathasaritsagara is the collection of fables in India by Somadeva.
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
