Kingdoms
Gandhara
Northwestern kingdom of Gandhari and Shakuni.
KingdomMahabharatadvapara-yugaGandharaTakshashila region
Overview
Gandhara is the homeland of Gandhari and her brother Shakuni, whose counsel shapes the dice game and the path to war.
Modern context: Northwest Pakistan / Eastern Afghanistan
Primary sources
- Mahabharata · Adi Parva
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Open Gandhara on the AtlasOrigin of Gandhari and Shakuni.
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