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Babhruvahana
The son of Arjuna and Chitrangada. He inherited the kingdom of Manipur and famously defeated his father Arjuna in battle during the Ashvamedha Yajna.
First appears in Adi Parva (Canto 1)
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Understanding this Character
Parva refers to a book or section of the Mahabharata. The epic consists of 18 main Parvas, each covering major portions of the story. Characters often appear across multiple Parvas as the narrative progresses.
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Babhruvahana
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The Mahabharata features complex family trees with both divine and mortal lineages. Many characters have divine parentage (gods fathering children) through the practice of niyoga or divine boons. Click on any character to explore their full profile and connections.
Lesser-Known Facts
- He later revived his father with the help of his stepmother Ulupi.