Kaikeyi’s Valor

Kaikeyi was the daughter of the king of Kekaya, Ashwapati. Kaikeyi was raised by her father, who trained her in all the duties of a king, including battlecraft. Since she had grown without a mother, her maid Manthara had great influence on her.

After her marriage to the King of Ayodhya, Dashrath, she once accompanied him during Devasur sangram, where Dashrath was fighting alongside Indra against Sambarasura. 

During the battle Dashrath got wounded and his chariot wheel dislodged. Kaikeyi, who was his charioteer, helped save his life, prompting him to offer her two boons. Kaikeyi did not ask for anything at that point in time.

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