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Meaning of "Kekeya"

Word

Kekeya

Sanskrit

In General

An ancient kingdom in west of Punjab, i.e. in Modern day Afghanistan

Purana

Kaikeyi, mother of Bharata, was daughter of Kekeya King. Yudhajit who ruled the country later was her brother.

The Kekeya prince Vrihatkshatra was a supporter of Pandava army in MB war

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