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Yuyutsu

The son of Dhritarashtra by a Vaishya woman, who joined the Pandavas before the war.

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

Siblings
Dushala · Dushasana · Duryodhana · Vikarna

Introduction

Yuyutsu is a son of Dhritarashtra by a Vaishya wife, and half-brother of Duryodhana. He is the only son of Dhritarashtra to survive the war.

Family

Changing sides

Before the fighting began, Yudhishthira invited any Kaurava who wished to join the Pandavas. Yuyutsu came over.

After the war

He was made a minister by Yudhishthira, and looked after the state when the Pandavas left. He served Parikshit.

Sources

  1. Mahabharata, Bhishma 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.