Jayatsena

Jayatsena, “with a victorious army”

Jayatsena is a name used for more than one king in the Purāṇas and Itihāsas. Each is listed below with where it is told; choose the one you are looking for.

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  • Jayatsena: the king of Magadha and son of Jarāsandha, who joined the Pāṇḍavas with one akshauhiṇī. Mahābhārata, Udyoga Parva, Chapter 19; Mahābhārata, Svargārohaṇa Parva, Chapter 5
  • Jayatsena of Magadha: a king of Magadha who fought for the Kauravas and struck Bhīmasena on the tenth day. Mahābhārata, Bhīshma Parva, Chapters 43–122; Mahābhārata, Strī Parva, Chapter 25