Sages & Others
Jarasandha
जरासन्ध
Emperor of Magadha
Who was Jarasandha?
Jarasandha (जरासन्ध): Emperor of Magadha, one of the sages and supporting figures in the Mahabharata. The mighty king of Magadha, joined at birth from two halves by the demoness Jara.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | जरासन्ध |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | Emperor of Magadha |
| Faction | Sages & Others |
| Key traits | mighty, ruthless, proud, indomitable |
| Featured in | 3 stories |
About Jarasandha
The mighty king of Magadha, joined at birth from two halves by the demoness Jara. He imprisoned ninety-eight kings for sacrifice and was torn apart by Bhima in a fourteen-day wrestling match arranged by Krishna.
In Their Words
Ninety-eight kings kneel in my dungeons; you three beggars dare challenge me?
Jarasandha
Traits
- mighty
- ruthless
- proud
- indomitable
Story Appearances
Places in Jarasandha's Story
Drawn from the stories Jarasandha appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Sages & Others.