the free encyclopedia Martikavati (alias Matika, Matrika, Matrikavati) was mentioned as the capital of Salwa Kingdom in the epic Mahabharata . Salwa king who attacked Dwaraka was from Martikavati. The son of Kritavarma (the Bhoja- Yadava hero) was established in the city of Martikavata by king Yudhisthira ( Mahabharata 16:7). Tags: