When Shantanu went to heaven, Bhishma, who was always obedient to Satyavati, installed that chastiser of foes, Chitrangada on the throne.
स्वर्गते शान्तनौ भीष्मश्चित्राङ्गदमरिंदमम्। स्थापयामास वै राज्ये सत्यवत्या मते स्थितः॥