Prince Rajavahana
राजकुमार राजवाहन
The valiant, brilliant Crown Prince of Magadha. Son of King Rajahamsa and Queen Vasumati, Rajavahana is the natural leader of the ten companion princes, distinguished by his solar brilliance, mastery of martial arts, and compassionate wisdom.
Significance & Lore
Crown Prince Rajavahana is the central hero of Mahakavi Dandin's Dashakumaracharita. Born in the Vindhya forest hermitage after the fall of Magadha, he leads his nine companion princes on a grand expedition across ancient Bharat.
Appearing In Comic Chapters (13)
Prologue: The Fall of Magadha & The Birth of Ten Princes
The Netherworld Quest & The Great Forest Dispersion
Pushpodbhava in Ujjayini: The Merchant Underworld & The Secret Syndicate
Somadatta in Saurashtra: The Diamond in the Dust & The Coastal Citadel
Apaharavarman in Champa: The Master Rogue Detective & The Midnight Heist
Upaharavarman in Mithila: The Ascetic Disguise & The Royal Palace Coup
Arthapala in Kashi: The Subterranean Tunnel Rescue & The Scaffold Coup
Pramati in Shravasti: The Cockfight Wager & The Maiden Disguise
Mitragupta in Damalipta: The Rakshasa's Four Riddles & The Ocean Flight
Mantragupta in Kalinga: The Ocean Infiltration & The Lip Vow
Vishruta in Mahishmati: The Chanakyan Masterclass & The Orphan Heir
The Grand Assembly in Vindhyatavi: The Ten Masters Swear the Imperial March
The Liberation of Pushpapuri & The Imperial Restoration of Dharma
Key Attributes & Weapons
- ✦Supreme Leadership & Royal Dignity
- ✦Master of All 64 Classical Arts
- ✦Fearless Undercover Strategist
- ✦Wielder of the Chintamani Gem
Related Characters
King Rajahamsa
Righteous Emperor of Magadha & Father of Rajavahana
Queen Vasumati
Devoted Queen of Magadha & Mother of Rajavahana
Maharishi Vamadeva
Venerable Rishi, Spiritual Guide & Master Guru of the Ten Princes
Prince Pushpodbhava
Prince-Companion, Master of Undercover Commerce & Financial Espionage
Ascetic Matanga
Tantric Mystic & Sovereign of the Netherworld
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