| VIND AND ANUVIND Vind
was an ancient city in Avanti Janpad (Ujjain), Madhya Pradesh. Mahabharat
mentions Vind and Anuvind in the list of Dhritarashtra's sons.
In
Mahabharat :
Adi Parv, Mahabharat / Book I Chapter 108 gives the names of Dhritarashtra's hundred sons. Vind-Anuvind are mentioned in Mahabharat (I.108.3).
Sabha Parv, Mahabharat / Book II Chapter 28 mentions Sahdev's march towards south: kings and tribes defeated. Vind-Anuvind are mentioned in Mahabharat (II.28.10). The prince (Sahdev) then marched towards the countries that lay on the banks of the Narmada. And defeating there in battle the two heroic kings of Avanti, called Vind and Anuvind, supported by a mighty host, the mighty son of the twin gods exacted much wealth from them.
Bhisma Parv, Mahabharat / Book VI Chapter 47 describes immeasurable heroes assembled for battle. Vind-Anuvind are mentioned in Mahabharat (VI.47.17). And Bhurisravs and Shal and Shalya, and Bhagadatt, Vind and Anuvind of Avanti, protected the left flank.
Bhisma Parv, Mahabharat / Book VI Chapter 52 describes the order of army of the (Kuru) in Mahabharat War. Vind-Anuvind are mentioned in Mahabharat (VI.52.7). And on its back was king Duryodhan with all his followers. And Vind and Anuvind of Avanti, and the Kambojs with the Sakas, and the Sursens formed its tail.
Karna Parv / Mahabharat Book VIII Chapter 4 mentions the warriors who are dead amongst the Kurus and the Pandavs after ten days. Vind-Anuvind are mentioned in Mahabharat (VIII.4.10). Possessed of great might, Vind and Anuvind the two princes of Avanti, after achieving the most difficult feats, have gone to Yam's abode.
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