Bhīṣmaka—the King of Vidarbha and father of Śrīmātī Rukmiṇī.Prabhupada ›Glossary›-B-›Bhismaka-the King of Bhismaka-the King of Vidarbha and father of Srimati Rukmini. Link to this page: https://prabhupadabooks.com/glossary/b/bhismaka-the-king-of-vidarbha-and-father-of-srimati-rukmini Previous: Bhismadeva-the grandfather of the Pandavas, and the most powerful and venerable warrior on the Battlefield of Kuruksetra. The noble general respected as the "grandfather" of the Kuru dynasty. He is recognized as one of the twelve mahajanas, authorities on devotional service to the Lord. He was given a boon to leave his body any time he pleased, consequently he decided to leave while laying on a bed of arrows in full view of Lord Sri Krsna. Next: Bhoga-mandira-the place where the Deity's food is kept.