Kauravas
Susharma
सुशर्मा
King of the Trigartas
Who was Susharma?
Susharma (सुशर्मा): King of the Trigartas, one of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata. King of Trigarta who raided Virata's cattle and later led the Samsaptakas - warriors sworn to conquer or die.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | सुशर्मा |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | King of the Trigartas |
| Faction | Kauravas |
| Key traits | Oath-bound, Persistent, Vengeful, Doomed |
| Notable relationships | Sworn Opponent: Arjuna, Ally: Duryodhana |
| Featured in | 1 story |
About Susharma
King of Trigarta who raided Virata's cattle and later led the Samsaptakas - warriors sworn to conquer or die. His oath-bound legion repeatedly challenged Arjuna to draw him from the main battle, the very feint that left Abhimanyu unprotected in the Chakravyuha.
In Their Words
We have sworn to conquer Arjuna or never return.
Susharma
Traits
- Oath-bound
- Persistent
- Vengeful
- Doomed
Character Arc
- The OathSwears the Samsaptaka vow against Arjuna
- The FeintDraws Arjuna from Abhimanyu's side
Key Relationships
- Sworn OpponentArjuna
- AllyDuryodhana
Places in Susharma's Story
Drawn from the story Susharma appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Kauravas.