Sages & Others
King Shalva
शाल्व
King of Soubha
Who was King Shalva?
King Shalva (शाल्व): King of Soubha, one of the sages and supporting figures in the Mahabharata. The king of Soubha whom Amba loved.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | शाल्व |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | King of Soubha |
| Faction | Sages & Others |
| Key traits | Warrior, Proud, King |
| Featured in | 2 stories |
About King Shalva
The king of Soubha whom Amba loved. He fought Bhishma at the Kashi svayamvara but was defeated. He later rejected Amba because she was won by another.
In Their Words
For the sake of the maidens, Shantanu's son Bhishma defeated that supreme among kings, but let him off with his life.
King Shalva
Traits
- Warrior
- Proud
- King
Places in King Shalva's Story
Drawn from the stories King Shalva appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Sages & Others.