The king who adopted Kunti.
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.
Kuntibhoja is a Yadava king, the cousin of Shurasena. He adopted Kunti as a daughter, and she was named for him.
Shurasena had promised his first child to Kuntibhoja, who had none. Kunti grew up in his house, where she served the sage Durvasa.
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.