The Diplomacy That Preceded the War
This inset map represents the geography of the major kingdoms involved in the events leading up to the Mahabharata War, including Kuru, Panchal, Matsya, and neighbouring regions. It reflects the political landscape of the time, where diplomacy and alliances shaped the course of history. The map also references Viratnagar in the Matsya kingdom, associated with the crucial discussions between Yudhishthira and Sri Krishna, including the proposal of five villages to the Pandavas in a final effort to avert the great war.