Prince-Companion, Master of Maritime Navigation, Dialectics & Riddles• Granth: Dashakumaracharita
Prince Mitragupta
राजकुमार मित्रगुप्त
The scholarly, valiant companion prince of Rajavahana, son of Minister Sumitra of Magadha. Renowned for his oceanic survival, philosophical dialectics, solving the Rakshasa's four profound riddles, and securing the maritime empire of Suhma.
Known Epithets & Aliases
Son of Minister SumitraThe Riddle Master of Damalipta
Significance & Lore
Prince Mitragupta is the hero of the Damalipta maritime saga in Dashakumaracharita, surviving shipwreck and solving four profound philosophical riddles to tame a fierce Rakshasa.
Appearing In Comic Chapters (3)
Dashakumaracharita — The Tales of 10 Princes• Ch. 8
Mitragupta in Damalipta: The Rakshasa's Four Riddles & The Ocean Flight
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 Sanskrit Dialectics & Riddles
- ✦Oceanic Navigation & Naval Combat
- ✦Mastery of Aerial Flight & Parables
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Canonical Reference
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