Kuru Dynasty
King Chitrangada
चित्राङ्गद
The Kuru King
Who was King Chitrangada?
King Chitrangada (चित्राङ्गद): The Kuru King, a figure of the Kuru dynasty in the Mahabharata. The eldest son of Shantanu and Satyavati.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | चित्राङ्गद |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | The Kuru King |
| Faction | Kuru Dynasty |
| Key traits | Valorous, Proud, Short-lived |
| Featured in | 3 stories |
About King Chitrangada
The eldest son of Shantanu and Satyavati. He was a brave warrior but was killed early in his reign by a Gandharva bearing the same name.
In Their Words
Through his valour, Chitrangada defeated all the kings.
King Chitrangada
Traits
- Valorous
- Proud
- Short-lived
Stories Featuring King Chitrangada
3 tales on this site name King Chitrangada, in canonical reading order.
Places in King Chitrangada's Story
Drawn from the stories King Chitrangada appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Kuru Dynasty.