Chitrangada
The princess of Manipur, wife of Arjuna and mother of Babruvahana.
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.
Chitrangada is the daughter of the king of Manipur and a wife of Arjuna. She is the mother of Babruvahana. She is not the same person as Shantanu's son Chitrangada.
Arjuna met her during his exile. The king of Manipur agreed to the marriage on the condition that her son would remain in Manipur as its heir.
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.