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The 'Battle of the Ten Kings' (Dasharajna) was fought on the banks of which river?

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

Answer options

  1. Vitasta
  2. Parushni
  3. Asikni
  4. Vipas

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Parushni

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Parushni šŸ“š Explanation: The Battle of the Ten Kings was a pivotal conflict where Sudas, the king of the Bharata tribe, defeated a confederacy of ten other tribes. It is recorded in the 7th Mandala of the Rigveda and took place on the banks of the Parushni river, known today as the Ravi. This victory established the supremacy of the Bharatas, from whom the name 'Bharatavarsha' is derived.