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Sahadeva's Southern Military Campaign and ConquestsCh. 253
Sahadeva embarks on a southern military campaign to gather tribute for his brother's Rajasuya sacrifice, conquering kingdom after kingdom. At Mahishmati, he faces not just a king, but the god Agni himself, who is bound by an ancient promise to protect the city. Sahadeva must use devotion, not force, to pass the test.