Prince-Companion, Master of Subterranean Engineering & Tunnel Breaches• Granth: Dashakumaracharita
Prince Arthapala
राजकुमार अर्थपाल
The ingenious companion prince of Rajavahana, son of Minister Kamarapala of Magadha. Renowned for his architectural genius, structural acoustics, and daring subterranean rescue of his father from the execution scaffold in Varanasi.
Known Epithets & Aliases
Son of KamarapalaThe Master Excavator of Kashi
Significance & Lore
Prince Arthapala is the hero of the Varanasi narrative in Dashakumaracharita, executing one of ancient literature's most legendary subterranean tunnel rescues to save his condemned father.
Appearing In Comic Chapters (3)
Dashakumaracharita — The Tales of 10 Princes• Ch. 6
Arthapala in Kashi: The Subterranean Tunnel Rescue & The Scaffold Coup
Dashakumaracharita — The Tales of 10 Princes• Ch. 11
The Grand Assembly in Vindhyatavi: The Ten Masters Swear the Imperial March
Dashakumaracharita — The Tales of 10 Princes• Ch. 12
The Liberation of Pushpapuri & The Imperial Restoration of Dharma
Key Attributes & Weapons
- ✦Master of Subterranean Engineering & Chaurashastra
- ✦Structural Acoustics & Mechanical Infiltration
- ✦Unyielding Filial Devotion
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Canonical Reference
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