Sages & Others
Princess Amba
अम्बा
The Eldest Princess of Kashi
Who was Princess Amba?
Princess Amba (अम्बा): The Eldest Princess of Kashi, one of the sages and supporting figures in the Mahabharata. The eldest daughter of the King of Kashi.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | अम्बा |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | The Eldest Princess of Kashi |
| Faction | Sages & Others |
| Key traits | Determined, Vengeful, Tragic |
| Featured in | 3 stories |
About Princess Amba
The eldest daughter of the King of Kashi. Abducted by Bhishma but released because she loved King Shalva. Rejected by Shalva, she swore terrible vengeance against Bhishma.
In Their Words
I have earlier chosen the king of Soubha as my husband.
Princess Amba
Traits
- Determined
- Vengeful
- Tragic
Places in Princess Amba's Story
Drawn from the stories Princess Amba appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Sages & Others.