The Immortals of Meluha
Characters in The Immortals of Meluha
9 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Shiva
A Tibetan tribal chief whom the Meluhans come to believe is the prophesied Neelkanth, destined to save their empire.
Supporting characters
Sati
A Meluhan princess and skilled swordswoman, branded a Vikarma and forbidden to marry until Shiva's arrival changes her fate.
Nandi
A captain in the Meluhan army who becomes one of Shiva's most loyal and devoted followers.
Brahaspati
Meluha's chief scientist and inventor, who befriends Shiva and oversees the empire's prized Somras elixir.
Daksha
The reigning emperor of Meluha, who welcomes Shiva to the capital Devagiri as the prophesied Neelkanth.
Parvateshwar
Head of the Meluhan army and a devout traditionalist, initially skeptical of Shiva before becoming a devoted follower.
Ayurvati
Chief of Meluha's medical corps, and the first to recognize Shiva as the Neelkanth.
Veerbhadra
Shiva's childhood friend from Tibet and a captain in his guard, a loyal companion throughout the journey.
Minor characters
Lord Ram
Legendary founder of the Meluhan empire generations earlier; his example and unfinished task shape how the Meluhans see Shiva.