Mbh version is much more detailed, and then there are some stark differences between Mbh and Ramayana. Interestingly, (If I remember it right), kamboja-s are NOT mentioned in the Mbh version, which find place in rAmAyaNa version. On the other hand, several other tribes are enumerated in Mbh version -- kerala-s, khAsa-s etc. there are also some differences in the organs from which some of the tribes are mentioned to emerge.
I will hazard a speculation. vAlmIki's description of nandinI event to me appears like a retold version of what was recorded in the Adiparvan of Mbh. Or both derived from some common earlier source.
I will hazard a speculation. vAlmIki's description of nandinI event to me appears like a retold version of what was recorded in the Adiparvan of Mbh. Or both derived from some common earlier source.