Karṇa
character of epic Mahabharata; son of Surya and Kunti
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Karṇa
Summary
Karṇa is a legendary figure[1]. Karṇa ranks in the top 3% of legendary_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,265 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Karṇa's father was Surya[3].
- Karṇa's father was Adhiratha[4].
- Karṇa's mother was Kuntī[5].
- Karṇa's mother was Radha[6].
- Among Karṇa's spouses was Wives of Karna[7].
- A child of Karṇa was Vrishasena[8].
- A child of Karṇa was Vrishaketu[9].
- A child of Karṇa was Banasena[10].
- Karṇa is recorded as male[11].
- Karṇa's instance of is recorded as legendary figure[12].
- Karṇa's instance of is recorded as demigod[13].
- Karṇa's instance of is recorded as warrior[14].
- Karṇa's instance of is recorded as mythological king[15].
- Karṇa's killed by is recorded as Arjuna[16].
- Karṇa's Commons category is recorded as Karna[17].
- Karṇa was part of the conflict Kurukshetra War[18].
- Karṇa's present in work is recorded as Mahabharata[19].
- Karṇa's sibling is recorded as Arjuna[20].
- Karṇa's sibling is recorded as Bhīma[21].
- Karṇa's sibling is recorded as Yudhiṣṭhira[22].
- Karṇa's sibling is recorded as Nakula[23].
- Karṇa's sibling is recorded as Sahadeva[24].
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Definition and Type
Recorded instance of include legendary figure[12], demigod[13], warrior[14], and mythological king[15].
Why It Matters
Karṇa ranks in the top 3% of legendary_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,265 views/month).[2] Karṇa has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] Karṇa is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Who were Karṇa's parents?
Karṇa's father was Surya[3]. Karṇa's mother was Kuntī[5].
Who was Karṇa married to?
Karṇa's spouses include Wives of Karna[7].