Dhristhaketu

Dhrishtaketu, the king of Chedi, was the elder son of King Shishupala. During the time of Dhrishtaketu, Suktimati was the capital of Chedi. Dhrishtaketu was an army-general in the army of Pandavas in Kurukshetra War. He was the leader of the army of the Chedis, the Kashis, and the Karushas. He was a Maharatha (a great car-warrior) as per the rating of Bhishma. Dhrishtaketu was slain in battle by Drona.

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