Kauravas
Kritavarma
कृतवर्मा
The Yadava Who Chose Duryodhana
Who was Kritavarma?
Kritavarma (कृतवर्मा): The Yadava Who Chose Duryodhana, one of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata. Chief of the Bhoja Yadavas who led Krishna's Narayani Sena into battle for Duryodhana.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | कृतवर्मा |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | The Yadava Who Chose Duryodhana |
| Faction | Kauravas |
| Key traits | Loyal, Grim, Survivor, Complicit |
| Notable relationships | Estranged Kinsman: Krishna, Commander for: Duryodhana |
| Featured in | 3 stories |
About Kritavarma
Chief of the Bhoja Yadavas who led Krishna's Narayani Sena into battle for Duryodhana. One of only three Kaurava warriors to survive the war, he stood guard at the gates during Ashwatthama's night massacre, cutting down those who fled the burning camp.
In Their Words
I gave my word to Duryodhana; the rest is the gods' burden.
Kritavarma
Traits
- Loyal
- Grim
- Survivor
- Complicit
Story Appearances
- The Valiant SonOne of six who surround Abhimanyu
- The Night of BloodGuards the gates of slaughter
- The Aftermath of WarOne of three Kaurava survivors
Character Arc
- The ChoiceTakes the Narayani Sena to Duryodhana
- The NightBars escape from the burning camp
Key Relationships
- Estranged KinsmanKrishna
- Commander forDuryodhana
Places in Kritavarma's Story
Drawn from the stories Kritavarma appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Kauravas.