Mahabharata Battle Chronicles
Pandava Warrior

Sweta

Sweta was a prince of Matsya and son of King Virata. He fought bravely for Pandavas but was killed on Day 1 by Bhishma after a fierce battle.

Kills

0

Killed By

Bhishma

Biography & Relations

Family Background

Son of King Virata, brother of Uttara (male and female), related to Pandavas through alliance with Virata

Extended Family:

Uttara Virata

Allies

Uttara Satyaki Bhima Iravan Abhimanyu Arjuna Ghatotkacha Vrihatkshatra Dhrishtakethu Drupada Virata Dhrishtadyumna Yudhishthira Sahadeva Nakula Shikhandi Draupadi's sons (5) Yudhamanyu Uttamaujas

Enemies

Shalya Bhishma Sudhira (Bhishma's charioteer) 8 unidentified Kaurava brothers Alambusha Dushasana's son Jayadratha Karna Vikarna Drona Dushasana Susharma Shakuni Uluka Duryodhana Ashwatthama

Battles & Kills

No kills recorded for this character.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Sweta's role in the Kurukshetra War?

Sweta was a prince of Matsya and son of King Virata. He fought bravely for Pandavas but was killed on Day 1 by Bhishma after a fierce battle.

Which side did Sweta fight for?

Sweta fought for the Pandava side in the Kurukshetra War.

Who were Sweta's parents?

Information about Sweta's parents is not available.

How did Sweta die?

Sweta was killed by Bhishma during the Kurukshetra War.

What were Sweta's key relationships?

Son of King Virata, brother of Uttara (male and female), related to Pandavas through alliance with Virata

Who were Sweta's main allies?

Sweta's main allies included Uttara, Satyaki, Bhima, Iravan, Abhimanyu, Arjuna, Ghatotkacha, Vrihatkshatra, Dhrishtakethu, Drupada, Virata, Dhrishtadyumna, Yudhishthira, Sahadeva, Nakula, Shikhandi, Draupadi's sons (5), Yudhamanyu, Uttamaujas.

Who were Sweta's main enemies?

Sweta's main enemies included Shalya, Bhishma, Sudhira (Bhishma's charioteer), 8 unidentified Kaurava brothers, Alambusha, Dushasana's son, Jayadratha, Karna, Vikarna, Drona, Dushasana, Susharma, Shakuni, Uluka, Duryodhana, Ashwatthama.