Sahadeva of Magadha

Sahadeva
Mahabharata character
In-universe information
TitleMagadha King
FamilyJarasandha (father)
Jayatsena (brother)
Asti and Prapti (sisters)
ChildrenSomadhi and Marjasp (sons)
OriginBrihadratha

Sahadeva (Sanskrit: सहदेव) was a prince and later a king mentioned in the Mahabharata and various Puranas. He was the son of the powerful Magadhan king Jarasandha and was installed on the throne following his father's death.