Description in the Javanese wayang retellings: He was the patih of Mandura during the reign of Baladewa. His younger brother [Prabawa] was the interior minister for the same ruler. Pragota's demeanor was characterized by calmness and joy. He rarely took offense in what others said, even though his speech was rough and he had a loud laughter. Therefore, his character contrasted with that of his king Baladewa, who trusted him for that very reason. Other versions have him as the illegitimate son of Basudewa with [Ken_Sagupi], or of [Antagopa] with [Ken_Sagupi], or of [Ugrasena] with [Ken_Sagupi]. His siblings can therefore include [Adimanggala], Dewi Setyaboma, Setyaki, Udawa and [Larasati]. He died after the Baratayuda war in a fight involving the Yadawa clan, [Wresni] and [Andaka].
Notes on the Indian retellings: Not mentioned in the Indian Mahabharata.
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