Sukumara

Sukumara

Sukumara had a warrior rank of Ardha-Rathi. Affiliation: Pandava. Pulinda Kingdoms existed in some parts of
present day Madhya Pradesh along the Vindhya
mountain range, and in Assam and on the
himalayas.

Quote

“And the son of Kunti (Bhimasena), having vanquished that monarch by performing feats that excelled in fierceness, subjugated the eastern region. Then that prince of the Kuru race, endued with great prowess going into the country of Pulinda in the south, brought Sukumara and the king Sumitra under his sway.”
The Mahabharata, Book 2: Sabha Parva: Jarasandhta-badha Parva: Section XXVIII
“The Varsha of Jaladhara is called Sukumara: while that of Raivatak is called Kaumara; and of Syama, Manikanchana” – The Mahabharata, Book 6: Bhishma Parva: Bhumi Parva: Section XI

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