Sanskrit, implies land desiccated from water: “ka” (the water) and shimeera (to desiccate). 2. According to the Mahabharata , the Kambojas ruled Kashmir during the epic period with a Republican system of government from the capital city of Karna-Rajapuram-gatva-Kambojah-nirjitastava ., shortened to Rajapura, which has been identified with modern Rajauri .