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Who was Dhrishtaketu in the Mahabharata, and how did he align with the Pandavas?

Subject: Static GK (General Knowledge)

Book: Mahabharata Characters

Dhrishtaketu is the King of the Chedi kingdom after Shishupala, or sometimes considered another prominent ally. He supports the Pandavas during the Kurukshetra War.

### Possible Lineage
- **Connection to Shishupala**: Might be his successor or relative
- **Ally**: Staunchly sides with the Pandavas

### Role in War
- **Leading Troops**: Brings Chedi warriors, bolstering Pandava ranks.
- **Battles**: Engages with Kaurava generals, though overshadowed by the more famous duels.

### Significance
- **Regional Alliance**: Reflects the broader support the Pandavas garner.
- **Part of Combined Forces**: His presence demonstrates many smaller kingdoms uniting under Yudhishthira.

Dhrishtaketu underscores how the Pandavas’ cause found backing across multiple realms. Though not as individually famous, such alliances are crucial for shaping the war’s vast coalition.