Mandhatri
King in Hindu literature / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mandhatra or Mandhatri (Sanskrit: मान्धातृ, Māndhātṛa) was a legendary prehistoric king of the Raghuvaṃśa branch of the Suryavamsha or Solar dynasty of India.[1] He was said to have conquered the entire world and composed Hymn 134 of Mandala 10 in the Rig Veda.[2] The Mahabharata calls him the son of Yuvanashva.[3][4] He marries Bindumati, the daughter of King Shashabindu of the Yadu dynasty.[5] According to the Puranas, he had three sons: Purukutsa, Ambarisha, and Muchukunda. He is remembered for his greatness, benevolence, and generosity.[6]
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Texts | Mahabharata |
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Spouse | Bindumati |
Children | Purukutsa, Ambarisha, and Muchukunda |
Dynasty | Suryavamsha |
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