Description in the Javanese wayang retellings: King of Mandraka. Better known for the actions of his children, Salya and Madrim. He died of old age after falling sick. In some versions he killed himself out of shame for Salya's actions.
Notes on the Indian retellings: Not mentioned in the Indian Mahabharata.
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Characters in the same scene (adegan) as Mandrakeswara