Kuru Dynasty
King Dhritarashtra
धृतराष्ट्र
The Blind King
Who was King Dhritarashtra?
King Dhritarashtra (धृतराष्ट्र): The Blind King, a figure of the Kuru dynasty in the Mahabharata. The blind son of Vyasa and Ambika.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | धृतराष्ट्र |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | The Blind King |
| Faction | Kuru Dynasty |
| Key traits | Blind, Strong, Ambitious |
| Featured in | 18 stories |
About King Dhritarashtra
The blind son of Vyasa and Ambika. Father of the hundred Kauravas. His blindness prevented him from ruling initially, but he eventually ascended the throne.
In Their Words
Because of lack of quality on the part of his mother, he will be blind.
King Dhritarashtra
Traits
- Blind
- Strong
- Ambitious
Places in King Dhritarashtra's Story
Drawn from the stories King Dhritarashtra appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Kuru Dynasty.