Pandavas
Shikhandi
शिखण्डी
The Reborn Avenger
Who was Shikhandi?
Shikhandi (शिखण्डी): The Reborn Avenger, one of the Pandavas in the Mahabharata. Born as Amba's reincarnation and raised as Drupada's daughter before becoming a man, Shikhandi lived for a single purpose - the fall of Bhishma.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | शिखण्डी |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | The Reborn Avenger |
| Faction | Pandavas |
| Key traits | Vengeful, Determined, Transformed, Fearless |
| Notable relationships | Sworn Enemy: Bhishma, Previous Birth: Princess Amba, Battle Companion: Arjuna |
| Featured in | 4 stories |
About Shikhandi
Born as Amba's reincarnation and raised as Drupada's daughter before becoming a man, Shikhandi lived for a single purpose - the fall of Bhishma. On the tenth day of the war, Bhishma lowered his bow before Shikhandi, allowing Arjuna's arrows to bring the grandsire down.
In Their Words
I was born once for love, and born again for vengeance.
Shikhandi
Traits
- Vengeful
- Determined
- Transformed
- Fearless
Story Appearances
- The Princess Who Became DeathAmba reborn for vengeance
- Eighteen Days of DestructionInstrument of Bhishma's fall
- The Night of BloodSlain in the night raid
Character Arc
- The RebirthAmba's hatred takes new form
- The Tenth DayStands before Bhishma's chariot
Key Relationships
- Sworn EnemyBhishma
- Previous BirthPrincess Amba
- Battle CompanionArjuna
Places in Shikhandi's Story
Drawn from the stories Shikhandi appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Pandavas.