Characters in The Immortals of Meluha

Shiva

A Tibetan tribal chief whom the Meluhans come to believe is the prophesied Neelkanth, destined to save their empire.

Also in The Secret of the Nagas

Sati

A Meluhan princess and skilled swordswoman, branded a Vikarma and forbidden to marry until Shiva's arrival changes her fate.

Also in The Secret of the Nagas

Nandi

A captain in the Meluhan army who becomes one of Shiva's most loyal and devoted followers.

Also in The Secret of the Nagas

Brahaspati

Meluha's chief scientist and inventor, who befriends Shiva and oversees the empire's prized Somras elixir.

Also in The Secret of the Nagas

Daksha

The reigning emperor of Meluha, who welcomes Shiva to the capital Devagiri as the prophesied Neelkanth.

Also in The Secret of the Nagas

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.

Also in The Secret of the Nagas

Veerbhadra

Shiva's childhood friend from Tibet and a captain in his guard, a loyal companion throughout the journey.

Also in The Secret of the Nagas

Bŗahaspati

Also in The Secret of the Nagas

Kanakhla

Parvateshvar

Also in The Secret of the Nagas

Suryavanshis

Chandravanshis

Naga

Lord Ram

Legendary founder of the Meluhan empire generations earlier; his example and unfinished task shape how the Meluhans see Shiva.