Chitrangada

After Shantanu's death, Bhishma places the mighty warrior Chitrangada on the throne. Having conquered every earthly king, Chitrangada faces his only equal: a Gandharva king who shares his name. Their duel on the banks of the Hiranyavati river lasts for three years.

Arjuna wanders the sacred sites of the earth, a prince in exile performing rituals and giving gifts. In the coastal city of Manalura, he sees King Chitravahana's daughter and is seized by desire. When he asks for her hand, the king agrees—but only if the son she bears will stay behind to carry on a lineage bound by an ancient boon.