The elder son of Shantanu and Satyavati, killed young in a duel with a Gandharva.
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
Chitrangada is the son of Shantanu and Satyavati. He is not the same person as Chitrangada of Manipur, the wife of Arjuna.
Family
Early death
After Shantanu's death, Chitrangada was made king. He was a strong warrior, but he was killed in a duel by a Gandharva who bore the same name. His younger brother Vichitravirya succeeded him.
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.