A prince of the kingdom of Avanti. He had a brother called Vinda. As per Mahabharata Sabhaparva Chapter 31 verse 10, Sahadeva defeated him while on his journey south as part of Yudhishtira’s rajasuya. According to Mahabharata Udyogaparva Chapter 19 verses 24-25, he sent an akshouhini to help Duryodhana in the Kurukshetra war. As per Mahabharata Bhishmaparva Chapter 45 verses 72-75, Vinda and Anuvinda fought with Kuntibhoja on the first day of the Kurukshetra war. As per Mahabharata Bhishmaparva Chapter 83 verses 18-22, they were defeated by Arjuna’s son Iravan. According to Mahabharata Dronaparva Chapter 25 verse 20, they also fought with Bhima, Arjuna and Virata. As per Mahabharata Dronaparva Chapter 399, verse 27-29, he was killed by Arjuna.

Vinda and Anuvinda had a sister called Mitravinda. They were the children of Krishna’s cousin Rajadhidevi. Krishna married Mitravinda, which caused displeasure to Vinda and Anuvinda. According to Bhagavata Dashamaskanda Chapter 58 verses 30-31, this was the reason behind them joining the Kauravas.