Yuyudhana
A Yadava warrior 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.
Satyaki, also called Yuyudhana, is a Yadava warrior of the Vrishni clan and a student of Arjuna, who fought on the Pandava side.
Satyaki was one of the chief warriors of the Pandava side. He fought Bhurishrava, who nearly killed him, and Arjuna cut off Bhurishrava's arm, after which Satyaki killed him.
He was killed in the fight among the Yadavas at Prabhasa.
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.