بهیشم

Also known as Pitāmaha, Pratijñā, Gangāputra, Devavrata, Paraśurāmaśiṣya, Gangāsuta, Gangeya, Gangādatta

Bhishma (), also known as Pitāmaha, Gangāputra, and Devavrata, is a central figure in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. He was a statesman and military commander of the ancient Kuru kingdom. Renowned for his wisdom, valor, skill in battle and unwavering principles, Bhishma served as the supreme commander of the Kaurava forces during the first ten days of the Kurukshetra War until his fall.

Key facts

Character.image: Statue of Bhishma.jpg
Character.caption: A contemporary sculpture of Bhishma during the Kurukshetra War
Character.info hdr: Information
Character.home: Hastinapura
Character.gender: Male
Character.relatives: Kuru dynasty-Chandravamsha
Character.title: Supreme commander of the Kuru army
Character.class: Maharathi
Character.affiliation: Kauravas