PUNDRA

Pundra were ancient people and Janapada known to Panini and mentioned in Mahabharat / Ramayan. Pundra was an ancient kingdom during the Late Vedic period on the Indian Subcontinent, based in modern-day West Bengal and Bangladesh. The capital of Pundra Kingdom was Pundranagar, which is identified with Mahasthangarh.

Jat clans :

Pundir

Genealogy of Pundra :

Bhagavat Puran provides us the ancestry of Bali. Bali (???) was a king in line of Anu son of Yayati as under :

Yayati → Anu → Sabhanar → Kalanar → Janamejay → Maha Shal → Mahamans → Titiksh → Rushadrath → Hom → Sutaps → Bali

Bali had six sons Ang, Bang, Kaling, Sambhu, Pundra and Odhra

Ancestry of Bali :

Ancestry of Bali

Mention by Panini :

Paundrak is mentioned by Panini in Ashtadhyayi.

History :

V. S. Agrawala writes that Panini refers to Nagar (IV.2.142), e.g. Mahanagar and Navanagar as names of towns 'not in the north' but in the east. Mahanagar is to be identified with Mahasthan, the capital of north Bengal or Pundra and Navanagar with the Navadvip, the capital of west Bengal or Vang. In between Mahanagar and Navanagar lay Gaudapura (VI.2.100), modern Gaud, an important town in route from Champa to Mahasthan and an important centre of guda manufacturing in the Pundra Country.

V S Agarwal writes that Panini takes Bhakti to denote loyalty of the citizen to the State either a kingdom or a republic. The Kashik mentions, as examples of this kind of Bhakti or loyalty, 1. Angak 2. Vangak 3. Sauhmak 4. Paundrak 5. Madrak 6. Vrijik.

Pundra - Mentioned in Geography of Mahabharat (VI.10.56). The Mahabharat Tribe - Pundra may be identified with Jat Gotra - Pundir.

In Ramayan :

Kishkindha Kand Sarg 40 mentions that Sugreev commissioning Vanar Vinat to search Sita, explains the topography and geography of Eastern side of the Jambu Dwip.

20b, 21, 22, 23. "Search shall be conducted at the riversides of heartening rivers like River Bhagirathi, another name for River Ganga, and River Sarayu, like that at River Kaushiki, and at the pleasing surrounds of River Yamuna, and on Mt. Kalind, as well at River Saraswati, River Sindhu and at the river whose waters are lustrous like gems, namely River Shon, and further at River Mahi and River Kalamahi which rivers are brightened by mountains and forests surrounding them. And the kingdoms like Brahmamala, Videh, Malva, Kashi, and Koshal, and in Magadh, which kingdom has grand villages, and in that way, also in the kingdoms of Pundra and Ang, and in the countries of the kings called Koshakar, and in the provinces of silver mines search is to be conducted. [4-40-20b, 21, 22, 23].

Kishkindha Kand Sarg 41 describes The Empire of Holy Vanaras to the South. Sugreev sends Vanar-s to southward which troop includes Hanuman, Jambuvant, Nil and others and Angadh is its leader. Sugreev gives a vivid picture of the southern side of Jambu Dvip up to the south-most part of passable regions.

11, 12. "Like that Vang, Kaling territories shall be searched along with Kaushik territories available on their fringes, then cast about the Dandak forest all over its mountains, rivers, and its caves, then River Godavari that courses through Dandaka forest, and then the provinces of Andhra, Pundra, Chola, Pandya, Kerala are to be searched thoroughly. [4-41-11, 12].

In mahabharat :

Mahabharata mentions in the following verses :

Paundra (Poundra) : (I.61.41), (1.67)

Paundrak (Pondrak) : (I.177.12), (I.188), (II.13.19)

Pundra (Pundra) : (II.13.19), (II.27.20), (II.31.11), (II.48.15), (III.48.18), (VI.10.49), (VI.10.56), (VI.46.49 ), (VIII.17.2).

Pundraka (Pundrak) : (II.48.17)

Pundravisha (Pundravish) : (VI.52.9)

Adi Parv, Mahabharat / Book I Chapter 61 mentions the Genealogy of the Danavs, Asurs, Kauravs, Pandavs, Gandharvs, Apsaras, Rakshashs. Paundra (Poundra) is mentioned in verse (I.61.41). That best of Asurs who was known by the name of Bali became on earth the monarch Paundra Matsyak.

Adi Parv, Mahabharat / Book I Chapter 177 mentions the Kshatriyas who came on Swayamvar of Draupadi. Paundrak (Pondrak) is mentioned in verse (I.177.12). Paundrak, Vasudev, Bhagadatt endued with great energy, Kaling , Tamralipt , the king of Pattan.

Sabha Parv, Mahabharat / Book II Chapter 13 mentions the Tribes fled out of fear of Jarasandh. Pundra (Pundra) and Paundrak (Pundrak) is mentioned in verse (II.13.19). That king of Vang, Pundra and the Kirats, endowed with great strength, and who is known on earth by the names of Paundrak and Vasudev hath also espoused the side of Jarasandh.

Sabha Parv, Mahabharat / Book II Chapter 27 mentions mentions the countries subjugated by Bhimsen. Paundra (Poundra) is mentioned in verse (II.27.20). And the Pandav then, O king, subjugated in battle those strong and brave heroes of fierce prowess, viz., The heroic and mighty Vasudev, the king of Pundra and king Mahaujah who reigned in Kausik-kachchh, and then attacked the king of Vang.

Sabha Parv, Mahabharat / Book II Chapter 31 mentions the Kshatriyas who brought tributes on Rajasuya sacrifice of Yudhisthir. (II.31.11) and king Vrihadval; and Vasudev the king of the Paundraks , and the kings of Vanga and Kaling; and Akarsh and Kuntal and the kings of the Malavs and the Andhrakas.

Sabha Parv, Mahabharat / Book II Chapter 48 describes Kings who presented tributes to Yudhishthir. Pundra is mentioned in verse (II.48.15) the Paundraks, the Kukkurs, the Sakas, the Angs, the Vangs, the Pundras, the Sanavatyas and the Gayas.

Sabha Parv, Mahabharat / Book II Chapter 48 describes Kings who presented tributes to Yudhishthir. Pundrak is mentioned in verse (II.48.17). And the Vangs, the Kalings, the Magadhs, the Tamralipts, the Pundraks, the Dukuls, the Sagaraks, the Patrorns, the Saisavs.

Van Parv, Mahabharat / Book III Chapter 48 describes Rajasuya sacrifice of Yudhisthir attended by the chiefs of many islands and countries. Pundra is mentioned in verse (III.48.18). The Vangs and Angs and Paundras and Odras and Cholas and Dravidas and Andhaks and the chiefs of many islands and countries on the sea-board.

Bhisma Parv, Mahabharat / Book VI Chapter 10 describes geography and provinces of Bharatvarsh. Pundra is mentioned in verse (VI.10.49) [15] and (VI.10.56).

Bhisma Parv, Mahabharat / Book VI Chapter 46 mentions that Pandavas look the war arrangement and wait for battle. Pundra is mentioned in verse (VI.46.49).

Karna Parv / Mahabharata Book VIII Chapter 17 mentions Pundra in verse (VIII.17.2). Many foremost of combatants skilled in elephant-fight, belonging to the Easterners, the Southerners, the Angs, the Vangs, the Pundras, the Magadhs, the Tamraliptaks, the Mekals, the Koshals, the Madras, the Dasharns, the Nishads uniting with the Kalingas.

Bhisma Parv, Mahabharat / Book VI Chapter 52 describes the order of army of the (Kuru) in Mahabharat War. Pundravish is mentioned in (VI.52.9). And the Kanans, the Vikunjs, the Mukts and the Pundravishs with Vrihadval were stationed on the left wing.

Pundra = Poundra

Vijayendra Kumar Mathur has written Pundra = Poundra (AS, p.562): The region north of the Ganga's main Padma in Bengal was called Pundradesh in ancient times (Imperial Gazetteer of India, P.316). The territory south of the river was called Bang. Some scholars believe that the present Pavan is an ancient pond. This name was actually an identification of the [p.563]: wali tribe in this region. Being the place of origin of these people, this state was called Pundra. In the legend of Poundra Vasudev in the Mahabharat, this rival of Krishna has been described as a resident of Pundradesh. Of Bihar the city named Purnia is also said to be located in Pundradesh and it is believed that the name of this city is the same as Pundra. Vishnu Puran states Pundra region - probably in pre-Gupta period -ruled by Devaraksht king - 'Koshal-Andhra-Pund-Tamraliptsamudratatpuri f Dev Rakshakshitra Rakshita' - Vishnu 4,24,64. Pundr related state Pundrangr mentioned Mahasthangdh (District Bogra from Bengal) Mauryan the records that this town Pundrangl stated. Ithas been identified from Mahasthangarh. The Mahasthan (Garh) is probably mentioned by the name of the metropolis in Panini 6,2,89. In the Gupta period, Pundra, under the name Pundra vardhanbhukt iDamodarpur - described in Patta inscriptions. The Bukti included many topics.

In ancient times this country was famous for woolen clothes and pound or sugarcane. (It is possible that the name 'Ponda' is derived from the name of this country and ultimately it is related to the Pundra caste. It is also known that the relation of 'Gur' is also associated with the country of Gaud). Mahabharata Van Parva is 51,22 in Bang , organ and Udr with Pundr refer to the country as follows: 'here and Srwan Maheepalatr Ctrtej?byarditan, Svandagadagan Spundr Udran Scholdravidandhrkan.

Pavan :

President Vijender Kumar Mathur has articles ... dues (AS, Pk549) Ancient Pundr. This was the north-eastern region of Padma, the Ganges mainland in Bengal. The south part of the river was called Vang.

Nivruti (retirement) :

President Vijender Kumar Mathur has articles ... 2. retirement (AS, Pk502): Pundr the eastern part. Gaud also had a name called Nivriti.

Jat history :

Dalip Singh Ahlawat writes : Vidarbh was ruled by Yaduvanshi Shashibindu. It was the Chakravarti emperor who happened to be in the seventh generation from Yadu in the branch of Karokshatri, son of Yadu. These dynasties and territories are mentioned in Ramayan and Mahabharat which are as follows :

Sugriv ordered the monkey army to go to the above mentioned countries to search for Sita.

In the east direction - Videh (Va . Kishkindha Scandal Canto 40).

South - Vidarbh, Wing, Pundr, Chola and Pandyvanshi City Kings (Tanjore). (Canto 41).

In the north - southern Kudesh (around Kurukshetra) and northern Kuru (in present-day Siberia). (Canto 43)

Digvijay of the Mahabharat Sam Parv Pandavs - In the north direction Arjun conquered the Chola country (Chapter 27) and the North Kurudesh (Chapter 28) along with many countries. In the past Bhimsen conquered Videha (Mithila) (Chapter 29) and Pandara-Pundrak and Vang countries (Chapter 30). In the south direction, Sahadev conquered the Pandya King. (Chapter 31).

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