Talk:Andhras
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Andhras in Kurukshetra war
[edit]The article incorrectly states:
On the side of the Pandavas Mbh 8.12 Decked with ornaments, possessed of red teeth, endued with the prowess of infuriate elephants, attired in robes of diverse colours, smeared with powdered scents, armed with swords and nooses, capable of restraining mighty elephants, companions in death, and never deserting one another, equipped with quivers, bearing bows adorned with long locks, and agreeable in speech were the combatants of the infantry files led by Satyaki, belonging to the Talavana (Telinga kingdom) tribe, endued with fierce forms and great energy. (The Pandyas, Cholas, Keralas and Dravidas followed Dhrishtadyumna, Sikhandin, Chekitana and the sons of Draupadi.)
The actual Vyasa Mahabharata states:
Decked with ornaments, possessed of red teeth, endued with the prowess of infuriate elephants, attired in robes of diverse colours, smeared with powdered scents, armed with swords and nooses, capable of restraining mighty elephants, companions in death, and never deserting one another, equipped with quivers, bearing bows adorned with long locks, and agreeable in speech were the combatants of the infantry files led by Satyaki, belonging to the Andhra tribe, endued with fierce forms and great energy. Other brave warriors such as the Cedis, the Pancalas, the Kaikayas, the Karushas, the Kosalas, the Kanchis, and the Maghadhas,......
The article needs correction as such. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Rpannala (talk • contribs) 03:42, 17 August 2010 (UTC)
Should the page be renamed?
[edit]Currently, the page holds the title "Andhra in Indian epic literature", but this doesn't justify the inclusion of information about Andhras from a historical perspective. Perhaps, renaming the page as "Andhras" would be more appropriate, as it encompasses both the historical and literary aspects of the Andhra people. Any other suggestions, please be free to add. Swarleystinson88 (talk) 14:42, 25 July 2024 (UTC)
- Also "Andhra (Tribe)" would be appropriate. Swarleystinson88 (talk) 15:23, 25 July 2024 (UTC)
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