Bahlika (Sanskrit: बाह्लिक), also spelled as Vahlika, was the king of the Bahlika kingdom in Hindu literature. He was the elder brother of Shantanu, who was a king of Hastinapura and the father of Bhishma. He was the oldest warrior to fight in the Kurukshetra War.

The Bahlikas (Sanskrit: बाह्लिक; Bāhlika) were the inhabitants of a location called Bahlika (Sanskrit: बह्लिक, located in Bactria), mentioned in the Atharvaveda, Mahabharata, Ramayana, Puranas, Vartikka of Katyayana, Brhatsamhita, Amarkosha, and other ancient inscriptions.

Bahlika may refer to : Bactria, ancient region of Central Asia centred on the city of Balkh; Bahlika or Vahlika in Sanskrit; Bahlikas, people mentioned in ancient Indian epics; Bahlika (Mahabharata), the king of Bahlika kingdom in the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata

Bahlika (Sanskrit: बाह्लिक) was the elder brother of Shantanu and became the king of Bahlika. Being Bhishma ’s uncle, Bahlika was the oldest warrior to fight in the Mahabharata war. His son Somadatta and grandson Bhurishravas joined him to fight against the Pandavas in the Kurukshetra war.

Aug 16, 2019 · Bahlika also spelled as Vahlika, was the king of Bahlika kingdom in the Mahabharata, the elder brother of Shantanu, who was a king of Hastinapur and the uncle of Bhishma. He was the oldest warrior to fight in the Mahabharata war.

The country of Bahlika, also spelled as Vahlika, holds a significant place in ancient Indian texts and history, especially in the epic Mahabharata. Here is an expanded overview of Bahlika, including its other importance, lesser-known information, and modern-day relevance:

Oct 26, 2021 · Bāhlika (बाह्लिक) refers to a variety of prāsāda (upper storey of any building), according to the Śilparatna (32.6) and the Kamikāgama (57.8). In the Mayamata (18.14), this variety is known as Barbara.

Bahlika is the name of a person in the Visnu-Purana. The NatyaSastra of Bharata says that Bahlikabhasa was spoken by the northern people (Udicyas). A similar reference is also to be found in the Sahitya-darpana. In the Kamasutra of Vatsyayana, Bahlika is grouped with Strirajya, which occurs in the list of North-Western division.

Oct 11, 2024 · The Bahlikas (Hindi: बाह्लिक; Bāhlika) were the inhabitants of Balikha, mentioned in Atharvaveda, Mahabharata, Ramayana, Puranas, Vartikka of Katyayana, Brhatsamhita, Amarkosha etc. and in the ancient Inscriptions. The other variations of Bahlika are Bahli, Balhika, Vahlika, Valhika, Bahlava, Bahlam/Bahlim, Bahlayana and Bahluva.

Mar 14, 2025 · Bahlika, in Vaishnavism, is recognized as a hero in Hindu epic narratives known for his valiant deeds. Purana references Bahlika as belonging to a noble family at the Rajasuya sacrifice and as an ancestor whose son Somadatta was part of the Kuru lineage.