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Ghatotkacha

In the Mahabharata, Ghatotkacha is the son of Bhima and Hidimbi . He is killed by Karna in the great battle.

In more recent history, Ghatotkacha (c. 280-319 A.D.) was a pre-imperial Gupta king in northern India. His reign is considered insignificant and he is best known as the father of Chandragupta I, the first Gupta emperor.

Preceded by:
Maharaja Sri-Gupta

Gupta Ruler
(280-319 CE)

Succeeded by:
Chandragupta I

Sources

R. K. Mookerji, The Gupta Empire, 4th edition. Motilal Banarsidass, 1959.

Categories: Mahabharata epic

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