Kuru Dynasty
King Pandu
पाण्डु
The Pale King
Who was King Pandu?
King Pandu (पाण्डु): The Pale King, a figure of the Kuru dynasty in the Mahabharata. The pale son of Vyasa and Ambalika.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | पाण्डु |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | The Pale King |
| Faction | Kuru Dynasty |
| Key traits | Pale, Archer, Righteous |
| Featured in | 6 stories |
About King Pandu
The pale son of Vyasa and Ambalika. A great warrior and archer who ruled Hastinapura and was the father of the five Pandavas.
In Their Words
The valorous Pandu excelled over all other men in archery.
King Pandu
Traits
- Pale
- Archer
- Righteous
Places in King Pandu's Story
Drawn from the stories King Pandu appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Kuru Dynasty.