[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.12 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.12 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.12 - **Language:** English ### [c5.12](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.12) ADHIRATHA. A charioteer. The foster-father of Karna, according to some he was king of Anga, and according to others the charioteer of King Dhritarāshtra; perhaps he was both. - [Previous: c5.11](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.11) - [Next: c5.13](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.13) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.12](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.12) · Pramāṇa