I am providing this and the details about Indraprastha, now Delhi of the Mahabharata times, bulit by Viswakarma, the Deva Sculptor on th eorders of Indra for the Panadavas.
The descriptions are found in the Rajyalaabha Parva (277th Chapter) in the Adi Parva of The Mahabharata by Vyasa.
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The Great War of Mahabharat between the Pandavas and the Kauravas happened in 3139 BC. The Pandavas, after winning the Mahabharat war, ruled Hastinapur for 36 years and 8 months until the beginning of kaliyug in 3102 BC. Since the Mahabharat war and the beginning of kaliyug were important historical events, they have been widely documented in Bhartiya scriptures and frequently referenced by great scholars such as Mahakavi Kalidas, the
greatest poet, writer and the literary figure of his time and Aryabhatt, the greatest astronomer and mathematician. There are astrological, natural, geographical, physical, inscriptional and scriptural evidences that unquestionably establish the date of Mahabharat war as 3139 BC and the beginning of kaliyug as 3102 BC.
….As per Dhritarashtra’s request, Yudhishtira left for the Khandava forest with the other Pandavas. Krishna and sages like Vyasa helped them, and there Yudhishtira built Indraprastha, which was as impressive as devaloka.
It had fortress, Cannons,Broad Avenues,Big Individual Houses and water resources.
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For easy reference I am providing Flow charts from http://ancientvoice.wikidot.com on The Ikshwagu Dynasty) of Lord Rama,and Manu, based on Hindu Puranas.
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The Ikshvaku Dynasty.Dynasties since the beginning of Time.
He is so revered that Hindus perform the Tharpana, which is performed by one for his ancestors, for him ,though Bhishma never married for He wanted his father’s offspring by his second wife to ascend the throne.
As he has done what is impossible for a Man( Being a Naishtika Brahmachari, that is not allowing semen to fall ), Devavrata was rechristened Bhishma(one who does the impossible).
Lord Krishna has(d)the highest regard for Bhishma.
He is the Dawn, Dusk , the time when day Day meets Night and night meets the Day, Day and Night.
He is the Infinite.
He is also Finite.
He supports the World,Vishnu.
He is Brahma,Rudra,
He is the Sadguna Brahman.
He is the Father.He is the parent of all.
He is Vamana and Narasimha.
He is the Grand sire of the Universe.
He is easily accessible.
He resides in the heart of the Seers, Hrishikesa.
In whom Krishna is pleased,he will get everything.
If one is afraid and takes refuge in Him, he need not Fear.
One who loves Krishna, will transcend desires.
The Bhishma Stuti.
This great prayer occurs in the Mahabharatha. The Grand old man old man of Mahabharatha is Bheeshma, the son of King Santhanu and the grand father of Pandavas and Kouravas. He joined the war on the side of hte Kauravas because he was bound by an oath he had given his father. Lord Krishna who refused to participate in the war took an oath that he would not take part in the war but be a charioteer to Arjuna. He also took an oath that he will never raise any weapon during the war. Bheeshma who is a great devotee of Krishna and also a great warrior took an oath that he will make Lord Krishna take up his weapon. So he went on sending sharp arrows at Arjuna and Lord Krishna. At a particular time Lord Krishna felt that Arjuna is loosing the war against Bheeshma. So unable to bear this he picked up a chariot wheel from the ground and jumped at Bheeshma. Bheeshma explains this in this prayer as done due to his love towards his great devotee.
That Brhamam which is sunk within itself,
Some times, with an interest to play,
Takes some form of nature leading.
To the effulgent tide of Samsara,
And I believe it has taken the form,
Of this great one of the clan of Yadus,
And I submit it to him, my self,
Without any interests or desires.
Tribhuvana kamanam, thamala varnam,
Ravi kara gowrambharam Dhandaane,
Vapuralakakulavruthaana naabhjam,
Vijya sakhe rathirasthu metanavadhya., 2
Oh friend of Arjuna, let my mind,
Attach without any expectations to you,
Who is prettiest in all three worlds,
Who is blue coloured like Thamala,
Who wears dresses that are yellow,
Similar to the shine of the early sun,
And who has a pretty lotus like face,
That is hidden by the pretty tresses,
Which flow from the top of his forehead.
Let my mind and soul rest in that Krishna,
Who is covered by the dust raised by hooves of horses,
Whose hair uncontrollably moves here and there,
Whose lotus like face is covered by sweat of exertion,
Whose body has been pierced by my sharp arrows,
And whose armour shines with the spread of blood.
Sapadi sakhivaco nisamya madhye,
Nija parayor balayo radham nivesya,
Sthithavathi para sainikayurakshana,
Hruthavathi Partha sakhe rather mamasthu., 4
Let my heart firmly stay with the friend of Arjuna,
Who positioned the chariot in between armies,
As per the request made by Arjuna.
And killed all the enemies just by his glance.
Let my mind rest firmly on the divine one,
Who taught the science of soul to Arjuna,
Whose deluded mind lead him to take recourse,
To the argument that he would be killing his own people.
Not caring for his oath but trying to make my oath right,
He took a decision to kill me and jumped from the Charriot,
Like a Lion rushing to kill an elephant, along with his Chakra,
Making the earth shake unknowingly and slipped his upper cloth down.
Sithavishakhahatho visirna damsa,
Kshathaja pariplutha aatha thayino may,
Prasabhamabhisasara madwadhartham,
SA bhavathu may Bhagawan gather Mukunda., 7
His armour being punctured by my sharp arrows,
And with his bleeding wounds, he jumped to kill me,
As he tried to protect a devotee.
And make the oath of another devotee come true
Showing his partiality to his devotees twice,
And let that Lord Mukunda be my refuge.
Vijaya radha kutumba aathathoithre,
Dyatha haya rasminee thachreye kshaneeye,
Bhagawathi rathirasthu may mu moorsho-,
Ryahamiva nireekshya hathaa gathaa swaroopam., 8
Vowing to protect the chariot and family of Arjuna,
And holding in his hand the whip to control the horses,
Is the God who steals the mind of onlookers,
And the one who grants them a place in his heaven,
To all those who see him and die there.
For have not the gopa maidens, blinded by love,
Towards him, who has vary pretty gait,
Very bewitching smile and movements,
That indicates love towards them,
Show the great respect to him,
And reached the salvation of his heaven.
Muni gana nrupa varya sangulteantha-,
Sadasee Yudhishtra raja soya yeshaam,
Arhanamupapeda eekshaneeyo,
Mama drusi gochara yesha aaviraathma., 10
In the Rajasooya performed by Yudishtra,
In the assembly of great kings and sages,
You were worshipped by the entire world,
And your coming under my sight,
Is indeed a matter of great luck to me.
Thami mama hamajam sareerabhaajaam,
Hrudhi hrudhi dheesthitha mathma kalpithaanaam,
Prathi drusamiva naika dharkamevam,
Samadhi gatho ta smidhoothabhedha moham., 11
After divesting myself of my ignorance due to desire and differentiation,
I have now realized that Lord Krishna shines in the heart of all beings,
Similar to the Sun who is spread in the eyes of all beings of earth,
But appears as different to each according to his experience,
And having realized this truth, I have attained fulfillment.”
Preventing Vidhura from entering the Battle field.
Sidelining Karna till the tenth day or the death of Bhishma.
Allotting his Vrushni Sena to Kauravs and Himself standing by the side of the Pandavas.
Misguiding on the Full Moon Day for the War Ritual of sacrifice.
Prevention of Karna from using the Nagastra twice;of making him fight only with Arjuna’of preventing him from using the Brahmastra;
making Karna part with his Punya pala on the Battle field;disarming his Kavacha and Kundala Armor;preveting him from attacking any of the pandavas other than Arjuna.
Use of Sikandi against Bhishma.
Announcement of the death of Aswathama by Yudhistira to kill Drona.
Hiding of the Sun by His Sudarshana to draw out Jayathratha.
There were some of the tactics by Lord Krishna used by Lord Krishna in preparation and during the Mahabharata War at Kurukshetra.
He was also instrumental in forming the Battle plans.
Indian Epics used advanced Battle Formations in War.
The List .
Carving showing the warrior Abhimanyu entering the chakravyuha – Hoysaleswara temple, Halebidu, India (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
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