Overview
The kingdom of Surasena (IAST: Śūrasena) was an ancient Indian region corresponding to the present-day Braj region in Uttar Pradesh, with Mathura as its capital city. According to the Buddhist text Anguttara Nikaya, Surasena was one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas (lit. 'great realms') in the 6th century BCE. Also, it is mentioned in the Hindu epic poem Ramayana. The ancient Greek writers (e.g., Megasthenes) refer to the Sourasenoi and its cities, Methora and Cleisobra/Kleisobora .
Historical Periods
Janapada of Surasena (-600–-451)
600 BCE – 451 BCE
Capital: MathuraArea: 5,199 km²
Janapada of Surasena (-450–-405)
450 BCE – 405 BCE
Capital: MathuraArea: 5,199 km²