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'The Battle of Ten Kings' (Dasharajna War) is mentioned in which Mandala of the Rigveda?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 3rd Mandala
  2. 7th Mandala
  3. 9th Mandala
  4. 10th Mandala

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 7th Mandala

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (B) 7th Mandala šŸ“š Explanation: The 'Battle of Ten Kings' is an epic battle described in the 7th Mandala of the Rigveda. It was fought between Sudas, the king of the Bharata tribe, and a confederation of ten other tribes on the banks of the Purushni (Ravi) River. Sudas emerged victorious, which eventually led to the dominance of the Bharata tribe in the early Vedic period. The name 'Bharatavarsha' for India is derived from this tribe.