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 | 1 story |
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
Places in King Chitrangada's Story
Drawn from the story King Chitrangada appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Kuru Dynasty.