The king of Kashi, father of Amba, Ambika and Ambalika.
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.
The king of Kashi is the father of Amba, Ambika and Ambalika. He held the swayamvara from which Bhishma took the three princesses.
Bhishma won the three princesses in the contest, and took them to Hastinapura for Vichitravirya.
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