Madra

Capital

Sakala · Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan

As the story opens

Neutral or uncommitted

Leading figure

Shalya · King of Madra

Note

Shalya is the brother of Madri, mother of Nakula and Sahadeva.

Side taken, event by event

Pandava Kaurava Divided Uncommitted

In the story

1. 5Pandu, Kunti and MadriMadri marries Pandu.
2. 17The council at Upaplavya and the levy of armiesWon by Duryodhana's hospitality on the road; Shalya keeps his word to Duryodhana while wishing the Pandavas well.
3. 39Day eighteen: the lake and the maceShalya fell to Yudhishthira at noon on the last day.
4. 42Yudhishthira is crownedShalya fell on the last day; Madra submits to Hastinapura.

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