Vidura
Major character of the epic Mahabharata / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other uses, see Vidura (disambiguation).
Vidura (Sanskrit: विदुर, lit. 'skilled, intelligent, wise'), also known as Kshatri, plays a key role in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. He is described as the prime minister of the Kuru kingdom and is the paternal uncle of both the Pandavas and the Kauravas.[1]
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Vidura | |
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Affiliation | Kuru dynasty |
Weapon | Sword |
Family | Parents see Niyoga
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Spouse | A daughter of King Devaka (named Sulabha in later adaptations) |
Children | Unnamed sons and daughters |
Relatives | Half-brother through Vyasa see Niyoga
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