Ambitious King of Malwa & Arch-Rival of Magadha• Granth: Dashakumaracharita
King Manasara
महाराज मानसार
The fierce and determined King of Malwa who challenged the supremacy of Magadha. After severe penance to Lord Shiva, he obtained a formidable celestial mace that shifted the balance of war.
Known Epithets & Aliases
Manasara of MalwaRuler of Ujjayini
Significance & Lore
King Manasara's war against King Rajahamsa triggers the overarching conflict of the epic, leading to the birth and secret upbringing of the ten princes in the forest.
Key Attributes & Weapons
- ✦Unyielding Ambition
- ✦Tapasya & Devotion to Shiva
- ✦Formidable Martial Prowess
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Canonical Reference
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