Introduction
Bharata is the son of Dushyanta and Shakuntala, and a legendary emperor. He is traditionally regarded as the ancestor of the Kuru dynasty, and the country's name Bharatavarsha is derived from his. He is not the same person as Rama's brother Bharata.
Family
- Father: Dushyanta
- Mother: Shakuntala
The great emperor
The Mahabharata describes him as a powerful king who performed many sacrifices and ruled the whole earth. As a child, he was known for playing with lion cubs.