Martikavati

Martikavati
Ancient Indian (Bharata) cities and Places(Title and location names are in English.)

Martikavati (alias Matika, Matrika, Matrikavati) was mentioned as the capital of Salwa Kingdom in the epic Mahabharata. Salwa king who attacked Dwaraka was from Martikavati. The son of Kritavarma (the Bhoja-Yadava hero) was established in the city of Martikavata by king Yudhisthira (Mahabharata 16:7).


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  • Salwa Kingdom — Salwa is a kingdom grouped among the western kingdoms in the epic Mahabharata. It is close to Madra Kingdom as both are mentioned together in many places. Saubha is its capital. Martikavati (alias Matika, Matrika, Matrikavati) also is mentioned… …   Wikipedia

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