The king of Manipur, son of Arjuna and Chitrangada, who unknowingly fought and killed his father.
Accounts of this vary across texts and traditions. This entry primarily follows Mahabharata, with other tellings (Puranic traditions (Harivamsha, Bhagavata Purana), Regional retellings) noted where relevant.
Introduction
Babruvahana is the son of Arjuna and Chitrangada, and the king of Manipur.
Family
The duel with Arjuna
During the Ashvamedha campaign, Arjuna arrived at Manipur with the horse. Babruvahana, urged on by Ulupi, fought him and killed him. Ulupi then revived Arjuna with a Naga jewel.
This entry is independently written for myVamsam using the sources listed above.
Where traditions differ, this entry identifies the relevant tradition rather than presenting one account as universally established fact.