[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) › c5.549 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.549 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.549 - **Language:** English ### [c5.549](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.549) EKALAVYA. Grandson of Deva-sravas, the brother of Vasudeva. He was brother of Satru-ghna. He was exposed in infancy, and was brought up among the Nishādas, of whom he became king. He assisted in a night attack upon Dwārakā, and was eventually killed by Krishna, who hurled a rock at him. - [Previous: c5.548](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.548) - [Next: c5.550](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.550) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.549](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.549) · Pramāṇa