Introduction
Dhrishtaketu is a king of Chedi and an ally of the Pandavas.
The war
He fought for the Pandavas at Kurukshetra and was killed by Drona.
Dhrishtaketu
The king of Chedi, son of Shishupala, who fought for the Pandavas.
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.