A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1563

c5.1563

SALYA. King of the Madras, and brother of Mādrī, second wife of Pāndu. In the great war he left the side of the Pāndavas and went over to the Kauravas. He acted as charioteer of Karna in the great battle. At the death of Karna he succeeded him as general, and commanded the army on the last day of the battle, when he was slain by Yudhi-sthira.