One of Pandava brothers and the twin of Nakula. As the wisest in Pandava brothers, Sadewa is a master swordsman and a great astronomer. He was born to Madrim who invoked Aswins the twin gods of medicine.
Among the Pandava, he was the one most favorited by their rival and cousin, Duryodhana. Even before the great war, Duryodhana would always ask Sahadeva about his future, as Sadewa was known for his honesty either towards his friends or enemies. During the Kurukshetra War, he defeated many warriors of Kurava including Sengkuni.