Yudhishthira became the king of Hastinapur after the Mahabharata war, then his reign continued
Whenever Mahabharata is mentioned, the name of Hastinapur is definitely heard. Shantanu, Bhishma, Dhritarashtra, Pandu and Yudhishthira ruled here, which is located near Meerut in Uttar Pradesh today.
What Happened to Hastinapur after Mahabharat: Mahabharata is an important text in Hinduism, in which detailed information about Hastinapur is given. It describes in detail the events of Dwapar era. We all have been reading about the war of Mahabharata since childhood, which was fought between brothers. Great warriors contributed to this long battle that lasted for 18 days, in which Lord Krishna became Arjuna’s charioteer. This war was fought under his flag and in the end Dharma won.
After the victory in the war, Dharmaraj Yudhishthira was made the king of Hastinapur. He managed it well and established a just state. After the war, people in Hastinapur lived their lives peacefully.
Hastinapur
What happened to Hastinapur?
After completing their lifespan, the five Pandavas left Hastinapur and went on a journey to heaven. At the same time, Dwarkadhish Shri Krishna also went to his abode. But have you ever wondered, what happened to Hastinapur after the Pandavas?
Chandragupta Maurya took over
According to mythological texts, after the Pandavas, Hastinapur was taken over by Chandragupta Maurya. After this, the empire of the Pandavas ended here and a new era began. When Chandragupta Maurya started a new reign and established a new empire. At that time, Hastinapur reached the pinnacle of prosperity during the reign of the Maurya dynasty. During the time of Emperor Ashoka, it had become an important center of trade and culture.