Mahisha Kingdom

Mahisha or Mahishaka was a kingdom in ancient India, ruled by the Asura king Mahisha. His capital, Mahisha City, is currently known as Mysore a city in Karnataka. This kingdom is mentioned in Mahabharata, though Puranas (especially Markandeya Purana) gives more information. The name Mahisha (Sanskrit: महिष) means great, powerful.

Mahisha at Chamundi Hills

See also

Kingdoms of Ancient India
Mushika Kingdom

References

Mahabharata of Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa, translated to English by Kisari Mohan Ganguli

External links

Tribes and kingdoms mentioned in the Mahabharata

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