Kuru Dynasty
Parikshit
परीक्षित्
Heir of the Kuru Line
Who was Parikshit?
Parikshit (परीक्षित्): Heir of the Kuru Line, a figure of the Kuru dynasty in the Mahabharata. Son of Abhimanyu and Uttaraa, killed in the womb by Ashwatthama's Brahmastra and revived by Krishna.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | परीक्षित् |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | Heir of the Kuru Line |
| Faction | Kuru Dynasty |
| Key traits | righteous, revived, fated, just king |
| Featured in | 6 stories |
About Parikshit
Son of Abhimanyu and Uttaraa, killed in the womb by Ashwatthama's Brahmastra and revived by Krishna. He ruled after the Pandavas' departure until the serpent Takshaka ended his life, occasioning his son's snake sacrifice.
In Their Words
I was tested in the womb itself - hence my name, the Examined One.
Parikshit
Traits
- righteous
- revived
- fated
- just king
Story Appearances
Places in Parikshit's Story
Drawn from the stories Parikshit appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Kuru Dynasty.