Mandhatri
| Mandhatṛi | |
|---|---|
Krishna counsels Mandhatri in the guise of Indra. | |
| Texts | Mahabharata |
| Genealogy | |
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| Spouse | Bindumati |
| Children | Purukutsa, Ambarisha, and Muchukunda |
| Dynasty | Suryavamsha |
Mandhatṛi or Mandhata (Sanskrit: मान्धाता, Māndhātṛ) was a legendary prehistoric king of the Raghuvaṃśa branch of the Suryavamsha or Solar dynasty of India. He was said to have conquered the entire world and composed Hymn 134 of Mandala 10 in the Rig Veda. The Mahabharata calls him the son of Yuvanashva. He marries Bindumati, the daughter of King Shashabindu of the Yadu dynasty. According to the Puranas, he had three sons: Purukutsa, Ambarisha, and Muchukunda. He is remembered for his greatness, benevolence, and generosity.