Kauravas
Bhagadatta
भगदत्त
The Elephant King
Who was Bhagadatta?
Bhagadatta (भगदत्त): The Elephant King, one of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata. The aged king of Pragjyotisha, son of the asura Narakasura and friend of Indra himself.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | भगदत्त |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | The Elephant King |
| Faction | Kauravas |
| Key traits | Ancient, Mighty, Elephant Master, Honored |
| Notable relationships | Ally: Duryodhana, Slayer: Arjuna |
| Featured in | 1 story |
About Bhagadatta
The aged king of Pragjyotisha, son of the asura Narakasura and friend of Indra himself. Riding his great war elephant Supratika, he was among the most feared Kaurava warriors until Arjuna brought him down on the twelfth day.
In Their Words
Age has dimmed my eyes, but not the aim of my goad.
Bhagadatta
Traits
- Ancient
- Mighty
- Elephant Master
- Honored
Character Arc
- The ChargeSupratika tramples the Pandava ranks
- The FallArjuna fells the old king
Key Relationships
- AllyDuryodhana
- SlayerArjuna
Places in Bhagadatta's Story
Drawn from the story Bhagadatta appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Kauravas.