Mahabharata Battle Chronicles
Pandava Warrior

Virata

Virata was king who helped Pandavas. He was killed by Drona.

Kills

0

Killed By

Drona

Biography & Relations

Family Background

King of Matsya, who sheltered Pandavas during exile

Allies

Uttara Sweta Satyaki Bhima Iravan Abhimanyu Arjuna Ghatotkacha Vrihatkshatra Dhrishtakethu Drupada 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 Virata's role in the Kurukshetra War?

Virata was king who helped Pandavas. He was killed by Drona.

Which side did Virata fight for?

Virata fought for the Pandava side in the Kurukshetra War.

Who were Virata's parents?

Information about Virata's parents is not available.

How did Virata die?

Virata was killed by Drona during the Kurukshetra War.

What were Virata's key relationships?

King of Matsya, who sheltered Pandavas during exile

Who were Virata's main allies?

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

Who were Virata's main enemies?

Virata'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.