Answer

Aśvasena means “one who has a horse army” or “leader of cavalry.”

Explanation

The name comes from two Sanskrit parts:

• Aśva = horse
• Sena = army

So, Aśvasena literally means “horse-army” or “one associated with an army of horses.”

In Jain tradition, King Aśvasena is known as the father of Bhagwan Parshvanath, the 23rd Tirthankar.

Takeaway

Aśvasena is a royal name, and in Jain history it is especially remembered because of its connection with Bhagwan Parshvanath.