Shikhandi is the reincarnation of Amba, the princess of Kashi who immolated herself after vowing vengeance against Bhishma. Reborn as Drupada's child, initially female as Shikhandini, Amba fulfilled her vow when Shikhandi caused Bhishma's fall at Kurukshetra.
Amba vowed to destroy Bhishma after he abducted her from her swayamvara for Vichitravirya's marriage, then refused to marry her himself due to his vow of celibacy. Rejected by her intended husband Shalva as well, Amba undertook severe austerities and was reborn as Shikhandi to fulfill her vengeance.
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