Introduction
Bhagadatta is the king of Pragjyotisha, in the east, and an ally of Duryodhana.
Death
He rode the elephant Supratika in the war. Arjuna killed him, and Krishna took his weapon in the process.
Bhagadatta
The king of Pragjyotisha, an elephant warrior who fought for the Kauravas.
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.
Sources
- Mahabharata, Drona Parva (primary text) — https://sacred-texts.com/hin/maha/index.htm
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.