In the Hindu epic Mahabharata, Nakula was fourth of the five Pandava brothers. Nakula and Sahadeva were twins blessed to Madri, by Ashwini Kumaras, the divine physicians. Their parents — Pandu and Madri died early, so the twins were adopted by their step mother, Kunti and were trained by Drona in Hastinapur. Skilled in Ayurveda, sword fighting and horse keeping, Nakula is …

Gandhara was located on the grand northern high road (Uttarapatha) and was a centre of international commercial activities. According to one group of scholars, the Gandharas and Kambojas were cognate people. It is also contended that the Kurus, Kambojas, Gandharas and Bahlikas were cognate people.

Ancient Military of India - Indain warfare, ancient History, Warriors and Weapons. From the invasions of the Indus River Valley Civelization, thourgh the Vendic Period and the Invasion by Alexander the Great, and up through the Indian empires; the Gupta Empire and Maurya Empire. Their great battles, war elephants and kingdoms.