Drupada

Drupada, also known as Yajnasena, is a character in the Mahabharata. He is king of the land of Panchala.

In his youth he studies with, and becomes a friend of Drona. Drona makes him promise to share all his fortunes with him. Later, when Drupada becomes king of Panchaladesa, Drona reminds him of his promise and asks for half the kingdom. Drupada treats Drona with respect, but firmly refuses to give up his lands in token of a promise made in irresponsible youth. Deeply angered, Drona becomes the teacher of the Kuru princes of Hastinapura. After therir education is complete, Drona asks them to defeat Drupada. In a surprise attack, Arjuna, the Pandava, disarms Drupada and forces him to surrender a part of his kingdom.

Drupada is father to the reborn Amba, who is known as the man Shikhandi, but who was born as a girl, sometimes known as Shikhandini.

In his quest to gain revenge on Drona, Drupada, with the aid of the Gods, fathers Draupadi and Dhrishtadyumna, the latter finally killing Drona. Drupada himself is killed by Drona during the great Mahabharata war.

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The Mahabharata by Vyasa
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