Nishadas

Not to be confused with Niṣāda, Nishada (moth), or Nishadha.

Nishada (niṣāda) is mentioned in ancient Indian literature (such as the epic Mahabharata). The ancient texts mention several kingdoms ruled by nishada.

In the Mahabharata, the Nishadas are described as king, kshatriya , forester who train elephant in the jungle as their abode. Their origin is associated with a king called Vena who became a slave to wrath and malice, and became unrighteous. Sages killed him for his malice and wrongdoings. Ekalavya is stated to be an archer of a Nishada in the text. In the epic Ramayana, a king named Guha of the Nishada clan assists Rama during his period of exile.

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