Romantic Hero-King of Vatsa & Charismatic Monarch of Kaushambi• Granth: Panchatantra & Jataka
King Udayana
राजा उदयन
The charismatic king of Kaushambi whose musical mastery over wild elephants and love affairs with Vasavadatta and Padmavati inspired Sanskrit playwrights like Bhasa and Harsha.
Known Epithets & Aliases
Hero of VatsaMaster of the Ghoshavati Veena
Significance & Lore
King Udayana's chivalric adventures and musical prowess made him the premier romantic hero of ancient Indian narrative cycles.
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Key Attributes & Weapons
- ✦Ghoshavati Veena
- ✦Hero of Bhasa's Svapnavasavadattam
- ✦Ruler of Kaushambi
- ✦Tamer of Wild Elephants
Canonical Reference
Detailed ontological and textual analysis available on BharatKosha.
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