Rukmaratha

Rukmaratha

Rukmaratha had a warrior rank of Rathi. Affiliation: Kaurava. Was one of the twins born to Shalya and Avantini. He and his twin brother was killed by Abhimanyu inside the Chakravyuha on the 13th day. His elder brother (10 years older) was Madranjaya who was killed by Virata on the second day of the war.

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“The ruler of the Madras then slew the steeds of Sahadeva before his eyes. Then Sahadeva slew Shalya’s son with his sword.” – The Mahabharata, Book 9: Shalya Parva: Section 11
“Shalya’s son of great prowess, O sire, Rukmaratha, hath, O king, been slain in battle by Sahadeva although the former happened to be the latter’s brother, having been the son of the latter’s maternal uncle.” – The Mahabharata, Book 8: Karna Parva: Section 5

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