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Vaisampayana said,--in the meantime,
Bhimasena, having obtained the assent of Yudhishthira marched towards the
eastern direction. And Bhimasena, was accompanied by a mighty host with the
full complement of elephants and horses and cars, well-armed and capable of
crushing all hostile kingdoms. Bhimasena, going first into the great country of
the Panchalas, began by various means to conciliate that tribe. Bhimasena,
within a short time, vanquished the Gandakas and the Videhas. That exalted one
then subjugated the Dasarnas. There in the country of the Dasarnas, the king called
Sudharman with his bare arms fought a fierce battle with Bhimasena. And
Bhimasena, beholding that feat of the king, appointed the mighty Sudharman as
the first in command of his forces. Then Bhima marched towards the east,
causing the earth itself to tremble with the tread of the mighty host that
followed him. Then Bhimasena defeated in battle Rochamana, the king of
Aswamedha, at the head of all his troops. And the son of Kunti, having
vanquished that monarch by performing feats that excelled in fierceness,
subjugated the eastern region. Then Bhimasena, going into the country of
Pulinda in the south, brought Sukumara and the king Sumitra under his sway.
Then, Bhimasena at the command of Yudhishthira marched against Sisupala of great
energy. The king of Chedi, hearing of the intentions of the son of Kunti, came
out of his city. And he then received the son of Pritha with respect. Then, the
king of Chedi offered his kingdom unto Bhima and said smilingly,--'Upon what
art thou bent?' And Bhima thereupon represented unto him the intentions of king
Yudhishthira. And Bhima dwelt there, for thirty nights, duly entertained by Sisupala.
And after this he set out from Chedi with his troops and vehicles."
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