Kuru Dynasty
Puru
पुरु
Ancestor of Kurus
Who was Puru?
Puru (पुरु): Ancestor of Kurus, a figure of the Kuru dynasty in the Mahabharata. The youngest son of Yayati and Sharmishtha.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | पुरु |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | Ancestor of Kurus |
| Faction | Kuru Dynasty |
| Key traits | Devoted Son, Youngest, Heir |
| Featured in | 2 stories |
About Puru
The youngest son of Yayati and Sharmishtha. He accepted his father's old age and was rewarded with the kingdom.
In Their Words
I will take upon myself the guilt and the consequent old age.
Puru
Traits
- Devoted Son
- Youngest
- Heir
Places in Puru's Story
Drawn from the stories Puru appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Kuru Dynasty.