Matsya Purana (critical study)
by Kushal Kalita | 2018 | 74,766 words | ISBN-13: 9788171103058
This page relates ‘Dynasties of Pre-Mahabharata war (Introduction)’ of the English study on the Matsya-purana: a Sanskrit text preserving ancient Indian traditions and legends written in over 14,000 metrical verses. In this study, the background and content of the Matsyapurana is outlined against the cultural history of ancient India in terms of religion, politics, geography and architectural aspects. It shows how the encyclopedic character causes the text to deal with almost all the aspects of human civilization.
Part 2.1 - Dynasties of Pre-Mahābhārata war (Introduction)
The dynastic account of pre Mahābhārata war includes that of the Solar dynasty and the Lunar dynasty. The Solar dynasty embraces Ayodhyā, Videha, Vaiśāli and Śaryāti dynasties. On the other hand, Lunar dynasty comprises Haihayas, Yādavas, Purus, Anvas, Druhyus, Turvasas, Pāñcālas, Kānvakubjas, Kāśīs, Cedis and Magadhas etc.