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Suhotra

A king of the Kuru line, son of Bhumanyu.

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

Parents
Bhumanyu
Children
Ajamidha

Introduction

Suhotra is a king of the lunar dynasty and the son of Bhumanyu. He is not the same person as Suhotra, the son of Sahadeva.

Family

In the lineage

The Adi Parva lists him between Bhumanyu and Ajamidha. The tree links Suhotra directly to Ajamidha, but some lists place other kings, such as Hastin, the founder of Hastinapura, between them.

Sources

  1. Mahabharata, Adi 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.