Prince-Companion, Master of War Elephants, Stealth Infiltration & Niroshthya Vow• Granth: Dashakumaracharita
Prince Mantragupta
राजकुमार मन्त्रगुप्त
The fearless, resolute companion prince of Rajavahana, son of Minister Sumantra of Magadha. Renowned for his elephant cavalry mastery, defeating the sorcerer Kankalika, liberating Princess Kanakalekha, and Dandin's legendary Niroshthya (labial-free) linguistic narration.
Known Epithets & Aliases
Son of Minister SumantraThe Warrior Strategist of Kalinga
Significance & Lore
Prince Mantragupta is the hero of the Kalinga military narrative in Dashakumaracharita, celebrated in Sanskrit literature for Dandin's virtuoso Niroshthya composition and his daring elephant charge.
Appearing In Comic Chapters (3)
Dashakumaracharita — The Tales of 10 Princes• Ch. 9
Mantragupta in Kalinga: The Ocean Infiltration & The Lip Vow
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 Elephant Warfare (Gaja-shastra)
- ✦Stealth Combat & Sorcery Disruption
- ✦Niroshthya Linguistic Purity & Iron Will
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Canonical Reference
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