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

Key facts about Princess Amba
Sanskrit nameअम्बा
Title / EpithetThe Eldest Princess of Kashi
FactionSages & Others
Key traitsDetermined, Vengeful, Tragic
Featured in3 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

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