Question
Asvapati of the Upanishadic age was the ruler of ?
The correct answer is
Kekaya
Asvapati's Kingdom Identification
The question asks to identify the kingdom ruled by Asvapati during the Upanishadic age.
Identifying Asvapati's Realm
Asvapati is a prominent figure mentioned in the ancient Indian Upanishadic texts, particularly the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad.
- Historical and textual references indicate that Asvapati was the king of the Kekaya kingdom.
- He is known for his philosophical discussions with other sages like Uddalaka Aruni and Gargya Balaki.
- The Kekaya kingdom was located in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent.
Therefore, Asvapati was the ruler of Kekaya.
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