Śakuntalā

wife of Duṣyanta and mother of Emperor Bharata in Hinduism
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Śakuntalā
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Śakuntalā

Summary

Śakuntalā is a character in the Mahabharata[1]. She has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Śakuntalā's father was Viśvāmitra[3].
  • Śakuntalā's mother was Menakā[4].
  • Śakuntalā was married to Duṣyanta[5].
  • A child of Śakuntalā was Bharata[6].
  • Śakuntalā is recorded as female[7].
  • Śakuntalā's instance of is recorded as character in the Mahabharata[8].
  • Śakuntalā's Commons category is recorded as Shakuntala[9].
  • Śakuntalā's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[10].
  • Śakuntalā's described by source is recorded as Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[11].
  • Śakuntalā's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[12].
  • Śakuntalā's present in work is recorded as Mahabharata[13].

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Origins and Family

Śakuntalā's father was Viśvāmitra[3]. Her mother was Menakā[4].

Personal Life

Among Śakuntalā's spouses was Duṣyanta[5]. A child of her was Bharata[6].

Why It Matters

Śakuntalā has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] She is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[14]

FAQs

Who were Śakuntalā's parents?

Śakuntalā's father was Viśvāmitra[3]. Śakuntalā's mother was Menakā[4].

Who was Śakuntalā married to?

Śakuntalā's spouses include Duṣyanta[5].

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  1. 13d ago · Yirba · 2026-08-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 13w ago · Twofivesixbot bot · 2026-05-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender female
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    Instance of character in the Mahabharata
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