The 'Battle of Ten Kings' (Dasarajna) in the Rigveda was fought near which river?

Correct Answer: Parushni (Ravi)

Subject: history

• Sindhu (Indus)
• Saraswati
• Parushni (Ravi)
• Vitasta (Jhelum)

Explanation: The Dasarajna (Battle of Ten Kings) is described in Mandala 7 of the Rigveda. It was fought near the river Parushni (modern Ravi) in Punjab. Sudas, the Bharata king (with Vasishtha as his priest), defeated a confederation of 10 kings (including Purus, Yadus, Turvasas, Ajas, Sigravas and others with Vishwamitra as their priest). This battle established the dominance of the Bharatas and is considered a historically significant event. It also reflects the rivalry between two great sages — Vasishtha and Vishwamitra — who composed many Rigvedic hymns.

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