Kuru Dynasty
Shakuntala
शकुंतला
Who was Shakuntala?
Shakuntala (शकुंतला): a figure of the Kuru dynasty in the Mahabharata. Daughter of sage Vishvamitra and apsara Menaka, adopted by Kanva.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | शकुंतला |
|---|---|
| Faction | Kuru Dynasty |
| Featured in | 2 stories |
About Shakuntala
Daughter of sage Vishvamitra and apsara Menaka, adopted by Kanva. Mother of Emperor Bharata.
Places in Shakuntala's Story
Drawn from the stories Shakuntala appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Kuru Dynasty.