Introduction
Somadatta is the son of Bahlika and the father of Bhurishrava.
Family
- Father: Bahlika
- Son: Bhurishrava
In the war
He fought for the Kauravas and was killed by Satyaki.
Somadatta
The king of the Bahlikas, father of Bhurishrava.
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.
Relationships
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.