Mahishmati

Uthama Varma (Founder of the Mahishmati Kingdom)

**Mahishmati** (pronounced: MA-hish-MA-tee) is the main kingdom in the Baahubali franchise**.** It is the home of Sivagami, Bhallaladeva, Bijjaladeva, Amarendra Baahubali, Kattappa, and many other residents. It is a kingdom of great power and architecture surrounded by many natural biomes and other people, ruling over them. Mahishmati was ruled by king Somadeva**,** then by Bhallaladeva**,** and now by Mahendra Baahubali and Avanthika**.**

In Tamil, it's called **Magizhmathi** (MA-giz-MA-thee).

## History

Mahishmati was originally ruled by a tribal group called Vaithailis. They had given shelter to Uthama Mahadeva (a vassal of the Kadaraimandlam emperor), who stole the secret *Gaurikanth*, a special stone derived from the volcano Amma Gauri that, if mixed with metal weapons, makes the wielder of the weapon invincible. This was exposed to his by Ugranappa, the commander-in-cheif of the Vaithalikas army and a direct decendant of Kattappa. Uthama Mahadeva started growing a small army and bribing men to join him. Eventually, Uthama Varma chases the Vaithailis into the forest using *Gaurikanth* and established Mahishmati kingdom. Ugranappa was tricked into becoming a slave. Mahishmati will be later on be captured by the Kandaraimandalam Kingdom which then made Mahishmati a vassal state. Some mentioned Kings of Mahishmathi after Uthama Mahadeva is Parambhattara and Jayadeva. Maharaja Somadeva defeated and granted independence once again to Mahishmati. He also defeated the Vaithlikas several times including when the Vaithlikas staged a coup. Mahishmati prosperd during Maharaja Somadeva's rule and Maharani Hemativi. Eventually Mahishmatin again enterd a crisis but eventually it ended. The throne eventually was given to Somadeva son, Mahadeva (Vikramadeva). Eventually Sivagami took the throne and then Bhalladeva. Bhalladeva was deafeated and killed by Mahdedra Baahubali alongside his army who then crowned Mahendra as King.

## Geography

Mahishmati is a large empire that contains a wide range of environments, as well as small amount of vassal states. The main city of Mahishmati is on an island encircled by a river, with the surrounding lands having forests. To the west of the city and across the river, are the War Fields. The easiest point of entry into Mahishmati for enemy forces is at the eastern end of the War Fields, a large flat area with a desert environment. The physiological boundaries of Mahishmati are defined with the Udayagiri Mountains in the east and the Malava Islands in the west. In the south are the forests of Kathari, Surani, and Kalakeya.

Located in the north are the vassal states and villages of Mahishmati. They include Kuntala (the kingdom of Devasena), Amburi (the village where Mahendra grew up), and the Singapuram Bandit's Fort (where Sakithan hid after betraying Mahishmati).

A large river runs through the entire kingdom of Mahishmati, starting in the southeastern part of the Udayagiri Mountains and running north, next to Mahishmati and Kuntala, and leading into the waterfall next to Amburi.

## Rulers of Mahishmati

1. Uthama Mahadeva (Founder)
2. Parambhatta (Somadeva Grandfather, Slayer of the Kishoyagas)
3. Jayadeva (Somadeva Father)
4. Somadeva — Hemavati
5. Mekhala (Pupper Ruler)
6. Vikramadeva — Akhila (Daughter of Thimma)
7. Sivagami
8. Amarendra Baahubali (Crown Prince)
9. Bhallaladeva
10. Mahendra Baahubali — Avanthika

## Traditions and Culture

* A ritual is conducted by Mahishmati's guardian at the Sacred Lake, presumably to Lord Shiva.
* Mahishmati hosts combat tournaments, which is utilized by other kingdoms around the world. One of these is the **Tournament of Champions,** which invites heirs from all over the world to fight for glory and strengthen alliances.
* Before battle a buffalo must be sacrificed. This tradition is defied by Baahubali
* The female member of the royal family must perform a ritual by circling the temple complex while carrying a pot of fire, to ensure the kingdom's goodwill.

## Known enemies of the kingdom:

### Traitors within the kingdom

1. Bhallaladeva (deceased), Bijjaladeva, and Bhadra (deceased)
2. Pradhan Guru (deceased)
3. Ravi (deceased)
4. Pattaraya (Chitraveni's Husband)
5. Mekhala (Chitraveni and Pattaraya's Daughter)
6. Brihannala (Gaurdian of Mahishmathi harem)

### Outside enemies

#### Kalakeya Tribe

1. Inkoshi (deceased)
2. Inkoshi's unnamed brother (deceased)

#### Rudragni

1. Varaah (deceased)
2. Rebelling ministers (unknown, presumed crippled)

### Prayagrajyam

1. Prayagis (formally, now annexed and allies)

#### Others

1. Mother Tiger (formally, presumably false)
2. Gammala Khan and Chagthai Khan (former is deceased)
3. Dharmaraj (incarcarated)
4. Chitraveni
5. Ally (Army head of Vaitalikas tribe and lover of Kattappa)
6. Achi Nagamma (Leader of Vaitalika tribe)

## Trivia

* Their symbol is a horse and Sun.
* Amarendra Baahubali is only royal person who was banished from the palace.
* Mahishmati as seen is a fictionalized version of the kingdom from Hindu legend and myth.
* Mahishmati's king is also the emperor, and rules the surrounding lands including authorization over overseeing Kuntala and the Kalakeyas.