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Kamatha in the Mahābhārata 1. Introduction and Significance Kamatha is a Kamboja king mentioned in the Sabhāparva of the Mahābhārata as one of the principal Kṣatriya rulers of his time . His significance lies not in detailed narrative episodes, but in what his inclusion represents: the geographical breadth , political diversity , and pan‑Indian participation in the epic world of the Mahābhārata. Kamatha’s presence among invited kings at Yudhiṣṭhira’s Rājasūya‑related imperial assembly indicates that the Kamboja kingdom was recognized as an important martial and political power in epic‑age India. 2. Brief Biography (Epic‑based) Name: Kamatha Dynasty/Tribe: Kamboja Status: King (Rāja), Kṣatriya Epic Source: Mahābhārata, Sabhāparva (2.4.20–22) Historical Context: Invited to the Pandava imperial court after the establishment of Indraprastha The Mahābhārata records Kamatha as “Kaamboja‑rājā Kamatha” , listing him among other ...