Bhishmaka- Hindu FigureMortal"King of Vidarbha"
Also known as: Bhīṣmaka and भीष्मक
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Titles & Epithets
King of Vidarbha
Description
King of Vidarbha and father of Rukmini and Rukmi. Bhishmaka arranged Rukmini's marriage to Shishupala at Rukmi's urging, but Krishna abducted Rukmini from the wedding procession at her own request.