Chitrangada

Chitrāngada (Sanskrit: चित्रांगदcitrāngada) was the son of Shantanu, king of Hastinapur and Satyavati, and ascended the throne of Hastinapur after his father's death.

Following the wishes of Satyavati, Bhishma had placed Chitrangada on the throne of the kingdom of the Kurus after Shantanu's departure. Chitrangada was a great warrior and defeated many powerful enemies and Asuras. Finally, the king of the Gandharvas, who was his namesake, came to challenge him. A fierce battle took place between the two warriors on the bank of the river Hiranyavati, lasting three years. In the end the chief of the Gandharvas defeated the Kuru king and killed him. After having performed the rites of the dead, Bhishma immediately consecrated Chitrangada's younger brother Vichitravirya as the king.

 

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