At the banks of which of the following rivers was the Battle of Ten Ki

At the banks of which of the following rivers was the Battle of Ten Kings fought in the Early Vedic Period ?

Sarasvati
Drishadvati
Parushni
Shutudri
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The Battle of Ten Kings (Dasarajna) was fought on the banks of the river Parushni.
– The Parushni river is identified with the modern Ravi river.
– This significant battle is mentioned in the Rigveda (Book 7).
– The battle was fought between King Sudas of the Bharata tribe and a confederation of ten tribes.
– The Sarasvati and Drishadvati were other important rivers in the Vedic period, often mentioned in relation to settlements.
– The Shutudri is identified with the Sutlej river.
– The Battle of Ten Kings was a pivotal event in the history of the Rigvedic tribes, leading to the consolidation of power for the Bharatas.
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