Mahodara is one of Ravana's ministers and generals. He proposes winning Sita by trickery instead of war, and is killed in battle.
RoleRakshasa of Ravana's family
Appears inRamayana
GroupRavana's family
KingdomLanka
First appearsYuddha Kanda, Sarga 64
Sargas6 in the Valmiki Ramayana
Frequently asked questions
Who was Mahodara?
A minister and general of Ravana.
What was Mahodara's plan?
To spread a false report of Rama's death to make Sita yield.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana, Yuddha Kanda (sargas 6.64, 6.65, 6.70, 6.96, 6.98)
- Valmiki Ramayana, Uttara Kanda (sargas 7.14)
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