I grant that your forces will be fearless and I will protect Mahishmati from conquest as long as your lineage endures.
Nila
King Nila
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Agni's Boon to King Nila of MahishmatiCh. 253
Agni, the god of fire, is caught in an act of adultery while disguised as a Brahmin and brought before King Nila for punishment. When the king submits to the blazing deity's anger, Agni grants him a boon that will protect his city for generations—and change the lives of its women forever.
Pivotal
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.