Prasthala was the capital city of kingSusharman of theTrigarta Kingdom. As per the epicMahabharata, this city was under the constant attack ofMatsya kings like the kingVirata.[1] Susharman tried to avenge the Matsyas with the help ofDuryodhana ofHastinapura, but the attempt was foiled by thePandavas staying in the domains of the Matsyas. Prasthala is either identified to be the modern cityPatiala inPunjab,India[2] orJalandhar inPunjab,India.