Sharmishtha

Summary

Sharmishtha is a character in the Mahabharata^[1]. She draws 135 Wikipedia views per month (character_in_the_mahabharata category, ranking #38 of 61).^[2]

Key Facts

• Sharmishtha's father was Vrishparva^[3].
• Among Sharmishtha's spouses was Yayāti^[4].
• A child of Sharmishtha was Puru^[5].
• A child of Sharmishtha was Druhyu^[6].
• Sharmishtha is recorded as female^[7].
• Sharmishtha's instance of is recorded as character in the Mahabharata^[8].
• Sharmishtha's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/03hgp9w^[9].
• Sharmishtha's present in work is recorded as Mahabharata^[10].

Body

Origins and Family

Sharmishtha's father was Vrishparva^[3].

Personal Life

Among Sharmishtha's spouses was Yayāti^[4]. Children include Puru^[5], a human whose existence is disputed^[11] and Druhyu^[6].

Why It Matters

Sharmishtha draws 135 Wikipedia views per month (character_in_the_mahabharata category, ranking #38 of 61).^[2] She is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[12]

FAQs

Who were Sharmishtha's parents?

Sharmishtha's father was Vrishparva^[3].

Who was Sharmishtha married to?

Sharmishtha's spouses include Yayāti^[4].