He was younger brother of king Viraata. He died in the war on the 10 th day .
One of the sons of Viraata too was Shathaaneeka. He too died in the war on 14 th day ( verify).
One of the Junior paandavas was also named Shathaaneeka. He was killed by Asvaththaama on the night of the 18 th day, alongwith his four half-brothers . This duplication of names may confuse the reader unless he is careful.