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Shantanu was a Kuru king of Hastinapura in the epic Mahabharata. He was a descendant of the Bharata race, of the Lunar dynasty and great-grandfather of the Pandavas and the Kauravas.
Who was the king after Bharata in Mahabharata?
Bhumanyu
Bharata (Mahabharata)
Bharata | |
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Successor | Bhumanyu |
Born | Sage Kanva hermitage |
Spouse | Sunanda, 2 others |
Issue | Bhumanyu |
What is the name of Pandu’s father in Mahabharata?
Vichitravirya
Pandu | |
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Affiliation | Kuru dynasty |
Weapon | Bow and arrow |
Family | Parents see Niyoga Ved Vyas (Biological Father) Ambalika (Mother) Vichitravirya (Father) Half Brothers Vidura (from Parishrami) Dhritarashtra (from Ambika) |
Spouses | Kunti Madri |
Who was the father of King bhimasena?
According to the Shatapatha Brahmana (XIII. 5.4), Parikshita had four sons, Janamejaya, Bhimasena, Ugrasena and Śrutasena. All of them performed the Asvamedha Yajna .
Who is the mother of Vyasa?
Satyavati
Vyasa | |
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Parents | Parashara (Father) Satyavati (Mother) |
Known for | Mahabharata |
Relatives | Maternal Half-Brothers (From Shantanu) Chitrāngada Vichitravirya |
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Who was the first king of Hastinapur before Shantanu?
Hastinapur dynasty Vidhuratha I became king of Hastinapur. Bhishma was the youngest son of Shantanu and River Ganga. Chitrāngada and Vichitravirya were the sons of Shantanu and Satyavati. The Pandavs were the five sons of Pandu and the Kauravas were the 100 sons of Dhritarashtra and Gandhari.
What is the story of King Shantanu?
In his previous birth, Shantanu was a powerful king of the Ikshvaku dynasty named Mahabhisha. Mahabhisha possessed many virtuous qualities, and after performing a thousand Ashwamedha Yagnas (Horse Sacrifices) and a hundred Rajasuya Yagnas (to qualify as emperor), he had attained heaven after his death.
How many sons did Shantanu and Satyavati have?
Shantanu and Satyavati went on to have two sons, Chitrāngada and Vichitravirya. After Shantanu’s death, Vichitravirya became the king of Hastinapura because Chitrangada was killed by a gandharva of the same name when Shantanu was still alive.
Why was the Mahabharata king called Santanu?
Monier-Williams translates śaṁ-tanu as “wholesome for the body”. The Sambhava Parva of Mahabharata says that the old men of his kingdom who were touched by this monarch not only felt an indescribable sensation of pleasure but also became restored to youth. Therefore, this monarch was called Santanu.
Why did Pratipa install Shantanu as King of Hastinapura?
Pratipa then installed Shantanu as king of Hastinapura and retired into the woods to perform penances. Bahlika who was elder than Shantanu also gave permission to him for becoming the king of Hastinapura.