Ambalika is a character from the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. She is the daughter of the king of Kashi and is known for her beauty and grace. Ambalika becomes one of the wives of Vichitravirya, the king of Hastinapura, through a unique marriage arrangement involving her brother, Vyaasa. In the story, Ambalika is significant because she gives birth to Dhritarashtra, who later becomes the blind king of Hastinapura. Her character highlights themes of duty and sacrifice, as she navigates the complexities of royal life and family expectations in the epic's narrative.