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100 sons of King Dhritarashtra and Gandhari in the epic Mahabharata
Kaurava is a Sanskrit patronymic referring to descendant of Kuru, a legendary king of India who is the ancestor of many of the characters of the epic
Kaurava
Indian romantic drama film
Kaurava is a 1998 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by S. Mahendar. The film stars B. C. Patil and Prema in the lead roles. The core
Kaurava_(film)
Son of Drona in the Hindu epic Mahabharata
Kuru princes—the Pandavas and the Kauravas. Ashvatthama is a close companion of Duryodhana, the leader of the Kauravas, and receives military training alongside
Ashvatthama
Ancient smṛti text and Sanskrit epic
battle of Kurukshetra, a war of succession between princely cousins, the Kauravas and the Pāṇḍavas. The multiple stories in the Mahābhārata include the story
Mahabharata
War described in the Hindu epic Mahabharata
Mahabharata, arising from a dynastic struggle between two groups of cousins, the Kauravas and the Pandavas, for the throne of Hastinapura. The war is used as the
Kurukshetra_War
Son of Arjuna in the Mahabharata
the Pandavas had been exiled for thirteen years by their cousins, the Kauravas. After his father's return, his marriage was arranged with Uttarā, the
Abhimanyu
Statesman and patriarch of the Kurus in the epic Mahabharata
unwavering principles, Bhishma served as the supreme commander of the Kaurava forces during the first ten days of the Kurukshetra War until his fall
Bhishma
Group of five brothers in the epic Mahabharata
ruled by their cousins, the Kauravas. However, the Pandavas lost their kingdom to Duryodhana (eldest and king of the Kauravas) when Yudhishthira gambled
Pandava
Kuru King and father of the Kauravas in the Indian epic Mahabharata
husband's blindness. Together, they had one hundred sons, known as the Kauravas, and a daughter, Dushala. Throughout his reign, Dhritarashtra struggled
Dhritarashtra
Hero of the Indian epic Mahabharata
forfeiting their kingdom by their envious cousins, the Kauravas, Arjuna vows to kill Karna, a key Kaurava ally and Arjuna's main rival who is later revealed
Arjuna
Second Pandava in the Indian epic Mahabharata
bestowed upon him superhuman strength from birth. His rivalry with the Kauravas, especially Duryodhana, defined much of his life, with this tension ultimately
Bhima
Vyasa. At its heart lies the epic struggle between the Pandavas and the Kauravas. The central characters include the five Pandava brothers—Yudhishthira
List of characters in the Mahabharata
List_of_characters_in_the_Mahabharata
Guru of the Pandavas and Kauravas in the Hindu epic Mahabharata
Hindu epic Mahabharata. He initially serves as the royal preceptor of the Kauravas and the Pandavas of the Kuru dynasty, and later emerges as one of the epic’s
Drona
Guru of the Pandavas and Kauravas in the Hindu epic Mahabharata
was a council member of Kuru kingdom and a teacher of the Pandava and Kaurava princes. He is also a teacher of many warriors mentioned in the Mahabharata
Kripa
Character of the Mahabharata
other ninety-nine Kaurava brothers, and their sister Dushala. On the eve of the Kurukshetra War, Yuyutsu defects from the Kaurava camp and joins the
Yuyutsu
2017 Kannada-language action drama film
Once More Kaurava is a 2017 Indian Kannada-language action drama film written and directed by S. Mahendar and produced by Naresh Gowda. The film stars
Once_More_Kaurava
Eldest Kaurava in the epic Mahabharata
primary antagonist of the Hindu epic Mahabharata. He is the eldest of the Kauravas, the hundred sons of King Dhritarashtra and Queen Gandhari of Kuru dynasty
Duryodhana
Princess in the epic Mahabharata
Dhritarashtra and Queen Gandhari as well as the only sister of the hundred Kaurava brothers and cousin-sister of the five Pandava brothers. She is married
Duhshala
Son of Bhima in the Hindu epic Mahabharata
side in the Kurukshetra War and caused a great deal of destruction to the Kaurava army. Ghatotkacha killed many demons like Alambusha, Alayudha, and many
Ghatotkacha
Sons of Pandavas and Draupadi in the Hindu epic Mahabharata
formidable figures on the battlefield, with only a select few warriors from the Kaurava side shown as capable of overcoming them. Prativindhya (IAST: Prativindhya
Draupadeyas
Book by Shashi Tharoor
over the throne of the kingdom of Hastinapur between the Pandavas and the Kauravas, two branches of the heirs of the King Shantanu. In his novel, Tharoor
The_Great_Indian_Novel
Character in the Mahabharata
proposal to the Pandavas. Uluka participates in the Kurukshetra war from the Kaurava side and is killed by the youngest Pandava Sahadeva during the conflict
Uluka
Madra King in the Indian epic Mahabharata
warrior for the Kauravas, he was made Karna’s charioteer and, following Karna’s death, was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Kaurava forces. Shalya
Shalya
Son of Duryodhana in the Indian epic Mahabharata
group—Pandavas and Kauravas. Lakshmana fought from the Kaurava side, supporting his father Duryodhana, the leader of the Kauravas. On the second day of
Lakshmana_(Mahabharata)
Army division featured in Hinduism
Pandava army consisted of seven akshauhinis (1,530,900 warriors), and the Kaurava army had eleven akshauhinis (2,405,700 warriors). Patti (squad): 1 elephant
Akshauhini
Indian television series
Veda Vyasa, and these pieces eventually transform into children - the 100 Kauravas (led by Duryodhana) and a daughter, Dushala. Years later, Pandu becomes
Mahabharat_(2013_TV_series)
Character in the Mahabharata
Vriddhakshatra. He was married to Dushala, the only sister of the hundred Kaurava brothers. He is killed by Arjuna. He has a son named Suratha. The word
Jayadratha
2008 video game
joining online multiplayer games. The Kaurava conflict began after a sudden appearance of a Warp Storm near Kaurava IV. Previously, the system was held
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Soulstorm
Warhammer_40,000:_Dawn_of_War_–_Soulstorm
Major character of the epic Mahabharata
the Kuru kingdom and is the paternal uncle of both the Pandavas and the Kauravas. The rishi Mandavya cursed Yama so that he would be born as a maid's son
Vidura
Warrior in the epic Mahabharata
appointed the king of Anga (Bihar-Bengal) by the prince. Karna joins the Kaurava side of the Kurukshetra War, and is ultimately slain by Arjuna. He is a
Karna
Eldest son of Karna in Mahabharata
with his father, he fought in the Kurukshetra War from the side of the Kauravas and faced many prominent warriors like Draupadeyas, Drupada, Dhrishtadyumna
Vrishasena
Character in the Hindu epic Mahabharata
Hindu epic Mahabharata. He is the third most prominent of the hundred Kaurava brothers, after Duryodhana and Duhshasana, but is regarded the most reputable
Vikarna
2019 film directed by Naganna
K. Bharavi and directed by Naganna. The story, centred on Duryodhana, Kaurava king, is based on the Indian epic Mahabharata, inspired by the epic poem
Kurukshetra_(2019_film)
Gandhara King and antagonist in the Indian epic Mahabharata
Pandavas and the consolidation of the power of the Kauravas. During the Kurukshetra War between the Kauravas and the Pandavas, Shakuni, along with his eldest
Shakuni
2026 Indian TV series or programme
elder brother; Nakula and Sahadeva's elder half-brother; Cousin of 100 Kauravas and Dushala Subhash Singh as Young Bheema: King Pandu and Queen Kunti's
Hastinapur_Ke_Veer
King in a Sanskrit epic
Kingdom and the father of Bhishma. Bahlika was also a prominent elder of the Kaurava lineage and participated in the events leading up to and during the Kurukshetra
Bahlika_(king)
1988 TV series by B. R. Chopra based on Mahabharata
of Pandavas and Kauravas. The story then focuses on the childhood of Lord Krishna. Elsewhere, Dronacharya teaches Pandavas and Kauravas warfare, and after
Mahabharat_(1988_TV_series)
Mahabharata character
fleeing Kaurava akshauhini, challenging Arjuna. He throws a spear at Arjuna; the spear connects and Arjuna swoons in his seat, dripping blood. The Kaurava army
Sudakshina
Ancient Indian kingdom
were banished from their Kuru kingdom, by their cousin brothers viz the Kauravas headed by Duryodhana. Thus this Kekaya brother was circumstantially inclined
Kekeya_kingdom
Queen and mother of the Kauravas in the epic Mahabharata
she becomes the mother of the one hundred sons collectively known as the Kauravas, the eldest of whom, Duryodhana, serves as one of the principal antagonists
Gandhari
Heroine of the ancient Hindu epic Mahabharata
wagers and loses Draupadi to his cousin Duryodhana—the leader of the Kauravas. She is forcibly dragged into the royal assembly and deemed a slave. However
Draupadi
Mahabharata character
that he could not defeat Arjuna. He was assigned this task because the Kaurava commander Dronacharya had created the Chakravyuh to capture Yudhishthira
Susharma
Sixth book of the Mahabharata
(parts, little books) and 124 adhyayas (chapters). Karna suggests the Kauravas and Hastinapura to fight on the land of Kurukshetra. The Parva begins with
Bhishma_Parva
diplomat, and teacher, influencing the outcomes for the Pandavas and Kauravas, the epic’s rival factions. His involvement highlights themes of righteousness
Krishna_in_the_Mahabharata
Kuru King and minor character in the epic Mahabharata
and King Shantanu, and the de jure grandfather of the Pandavas and the Kauravas. He is also the half-brother of Krishna Dvaipayana Vyasa and Bhishma. Vichitravirya
Vichitravirya
One of the Kauravas in the epic Mahabharata
ancient Hindu epic Mahabharata. He is the second eldest of the hundred Kaurava brothers, born to King Dhritarashtra and Queen Gandhari of the Kuru dynasty
Duhshasana
Television series
struggle are the Kauravas and the Pandavas. Although the Kauravas are the senior branch of the family, Duryodhan, the eldest Kaurava, is younger than
Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki
Kahaani_Hamaaray_Mahaabhaarat_Ki
Kings in Hindu mythology
brothers, who co-ruled the kingdom of Avanti. They were close allies of the Kauravas and during the Kurukshetra War, they fought from their side and were ultimately
Vinda_and_Anuvinda_of_Avanti
Character from Hindu epic Mahabharata
king Dhritarashtra, the ruler of the Kuru kingdom and the father of the Kauravas, as well as serving as his charioteer. Sanjaya is a disciple of Sage Vyasa
Sanjaya
Special period of exile in Mahabharata
condition, stipulated after Yudhishthira’s loss in a game of dice against the Kauravas, mandated that they remain unrecognized in a populated area; if discovered
Ajnatavasa
Temple in Haryana, India
(Sheetla), wife of Guru Dronacharya who was the teacher of the Pandavas and Kauravas according to an Indian epic Mahabharata. The temple is located on Sheetla
Sheetla_Mata_Mandir_Gurgaon
Indian mythological television series
Hastinapur, Gandhari's husband, father of the Kauravas and Dushala Sandeep Arora as Vikarna – Third Kaurava prince, King Dhritarashtra and Queen Gandhari's
Suryaputra_Karn
1978 Indian film
the film references some of the clashes between the Pandavas and the Kauravas. The film was remade in Telugu as Manavoori Pandavulu (1978) by Bapu, who
Paduvaaralli_Pandavaru
Character from Indian epic Mahabharata; 5th Pandava
fought in the Kurukshetra War between the Pandavas and their cousins, the Kauravas. On the 18th day of the war, he slew Shakuni. At the end of the epic, during
Sahadeva
King in Hindu tradition, son of Yayati, ancestor of the Pandavas and Kauravas
of King Yayati and Sharmishtha, and an ancestor of the Pandavas and the Kauravas. King Puru marries Kausalya, and is succeeded by his son, Janamejeya. In
Puru_(legendary_king)
4th Pandava in the epic Mahabharata
who fought in the Kurukshetra War between the Pandavas and their cousins Kauravas. At the end of the epic, during the Pandavas' journey to the Himalayas
Nakula
Queen and mother of the Pandavas in the epic Mahabharata
to the Kurukshetra War, Kunti meets Karna, who had joined the opposing Kaurava side, and discloses his true parentage, urging him to join the Pandava
Kunti
Hindu spiritual hermitage or monastery
sage, especially in the use of divine weapons. In the Mahabharata, the Kaurava and Pandava princes receive weapons instructions from Drona at his ashram
Ashram
Group of five iconic heroines of Hindu epics
life in exile, the Kurukshetra War ensues between the Kauravas and Pandavas, in which the Kauravas are slain. The insult to Draupadi is avenged, but she
Panchakanya
Kuru II of Puru dynasty after whom the dynasty was named 'Kuruvansha' or 'Kaurava'. After his name, the district in Haryana was called as Kurukshetra. By
List_of_Kuru_kings
Matsya King in the Indian epic Mahabharata
Kurukshetra War, a war of succession between two groups of princely cousins, the Kauravas and the Pandavas. The work is written in Classical Sanskrit and is a composite
Virata
Seventh book of the Mahabharata
Parva describes the appointment of Drona as the commander-in-chief of the Kaurava alliance on the 11th day of the Kurukshetra War, the next four days of
Drona_Parva
Second wife of King Shantanu in the epic Mahabharata
Shantanu of Hastinapura, and is a great-grandmother of the Pandava and Kaurava princes. She is also the mother of the seer Vyasa, author of the epic.
Satyavati
Wife of Duryodhana, an antagonist of the epic Mahabharata
primarily deals with the succession conflict between the Pandavas and the Kauravas, whom Duryodhana leads, culminating in the great war of Kurukshetra. The
Wives_of_Duryodhana
Hindu festival celebrated to commemorate the victory of good over evil
time that Kauravas decided to attack the kingdom in which Arjuna retrieved the weapons from the Shami tree and defeated the entire Kaurava army. In most
Vijayadashami
Hindi epic poem
him a king, and accepted him as a close friend. Karna’s presence on the Kaurava side caused great concern for the Pandavas, as he was reputed to be nearly
Rashmirathi
Indian mythological serpent king
Janamejaya's persecution of the nagas. In another episode of the Mahabharata, the Kaurava brothers administer poison to their cousin, Bhima, out of jealousy. They
Vasuki
King in the Mahabharata
Jayatsena—'the king of Magadha' and 'son of Jarasandha'—fought on the side of the Kauravas and was slain by the Pandava warrior Abhimanyu. Due to this inconsistency
Jayatsena
Mahabharata character
character in the Mahabharata, fighting in the Kurukshetra war for the Kauravas. He was the son of Hṛidika, born in the Andhaka clan of the Yadu dynasty
Kritavarma
Ancient Indian kingdom
Rukmi stayed neutral, because his army was rejected by both Pandavas and Kauravas who were the two parties engaged in the war. It is not clear if any other
Vidarbha_kingdom
Ninth book of the Mahabharata
describes the appointment of Shalya as the fourth commander-in-chief of the Kaurava alliance, on the 18th day of the Kurukshetra War. The parva recites Salya's
Shalya_Parva
Son of Krishna and Jambavati
children. At the end of the Kurukshetra War, all 100 of Gandhari's sons, the Kauravas, were killed by their cousins, the Pandavas, who were aided by Krishna
Samba_(Krishna's_son)
Universal form of vishnu in Hinduism
on the battlefield of Kurukshetra in the war between the Pandavas and Kauravas. Vishvarupa is considered the supreme form of Vishnu, where the whole universe
Vishvarupa
Character in the Hindu epic Mahabharata
placed in the forefront of the Pandava forces. Numerous warriors of the Kaurava army attempt to stop the pair from reaching Bhishma. However, with the
Shikhandi
Eldest Pandava in the epic Mahabharata
faction in the Kurukshetra War, notably slaying the commander Shalya of the Kaurava army. He then ruled the Kuru Kingdom for 36 years before announcing his
Yudhishthira
Military formation used to surround enemies, depicted in the Mahabharata
commander-in-chief of the Kaurava army after the fall of Bhishma Pitamaha. The various vyūhas (military formations) were studied by the Kauravas and Pandavas alike
Chakravyuha
1977 Indian film by N. T. Rama Rao
challenge Arjuna but is insulted due to his lower birth. Duryodhana, the Kaurava prince, defends Karna by crowning him king of Anga. Grateful, Karna pledges
Daana_Veera_Soora_Karna
Ancient Indian kingdom
affectionate to the Pandavas, he was tricked by Duryodhana to side with the Kauravas during the Kurukshetra War. He was killed by Yudhishthira, the eldest Pandava
Madra_kingdom
Character from the Hindu epic Mahabharata
Uttara confidently boasted about how he would single-handedly wipe out the Kauravas, underestimating their strength. Upon the prodding of his mother and her
Uttara_(Mahabharata)
King in Hindu literature
the Kosala Kingdom. In the Kurukshetra War, Brihadbala fought for the Kauravas and was killed by Abhimanyu. his son was Barhināman who ruled Ayodhya after
Brihadbala
Character in the Mahabharata
elephants in warfare. Riding on his elephant Supratika, he fought for the Kauravas in the Kurukshetra War. He was succeeded by his son Vajradatta. He was
Bhagadatta
Celestial being in Hindu mythology
also noted for his martial prowess, confronting and defeating the entire Kaurava army during the Pandavas’ exile. Chitrasena's mythology is further expanded
Chitrasena_(gandharva)
Term for Kurukshetra War
Bharata was already destined by the gods long before the Pandavas and Kauravas were born. In indonesian version the Kings and Queens were the descendant
Bharatayuddha
Mother of Dhritarashtra in the epic Mahabharata
Hastinapura. Ambika is the mother of Dhritarashtra and the grandmother of the Kauravas. Along with her sisters, Amba and Ambalika, Ambika was taken by force by
Ambika_(Mahabharata)
Hindu celestial abode of the gods
Bhrigu Angira Atri Gautama Kashyapa Vashistha Agastya Pitrs Bharata Krishna Kauravas Pandavas Rama Sita Lakshmana Hanuman Related topics Dynasties Solar Lunar
Svarga
Eighth book of the Mahabharata
describes the appointment of Karna as the third commander-in-chief of the Kaurava alliance. The Parva recites how war begins to tire and frustrate everyone
Karna_Parva
Character from the Indian epic Mahabharata
(commander-in-chief) of the Pandava Army in the Kurukshetra War against the Kauravas. He maintained his position till the end of the war. Throughout the Bhishma
Dhrishtadyumna
Character in the Hindu epic Mahabharata
imposed upon the Pandavas after their defeat in a game of dice against the Kauravas. Arjuna's transformation is explained as possible due to a curse by the
Brihannala
Vrishni warrior mentioned in Hindu texts
and was a student of Arjuna. Satyaki supported the Pandavas against the Kauravas in the Kurukshetra War. He traveled with Krishna to the Kuru capital as
Satyaki
Eight legendary elephants of Hinduism
Bhrigu Angira Atri Gautama Kashyapa Vashistha Agastya Pitrs Bharata Krishna Kauravas Pandavas Rama Sita Lakshmana Hanuman Related topics Dynasties Solar Lunar
World_Elephant
Kuru King and father of Bhishma in the epic Mahabharata
the father of Bhishma and the great-grandfather of the Pandavas and the Kauravas. Shantanu was the youngest son of King Pratipa of Hastinapura and had been
Shantanu
Type of clarified butter from India
Mahā-śivarātrī (Maha Shivaratri). There is a hymn to ghee. In the Mahabharata, the Kaurava were born from pots of ghee. Ghee is also used in bhang in order to heat
Ghee
King in Hindu tradition
was ancestor of the tribe of Purūravas, from whom descended the Yādavas, Kauravas, and them Pāṇḍavas. Pururavas was born in Treta Yuga, as the son of Budha
Pururavas
Chapter 1 of the Bhagavad Gita
Arjuna's conch blowing is particularly resonant and creates fear among the Kaurava forces. 19-28 — Arjuna, seeing his own kinsmen and friends assembled on
Arjuna_Vishada-yoga
Section of Hindu epic Mahabharata
Consisting of 519 shlokas, it is named after the episode in which the Kauravas undertake an expedition to see the cowherds of Dvaitavana, a forest where
Ghoshayatra_Parva
Sanskrit play by Kālidāsa
In the Mahābhārata, the story appears as a precursor to the Pāṇḍava and Kaūrava lineages. In the story, King Duṣyanta and Śakuntalā meet in the forest
Shakuntala_(play)
Historian of late medieval India
the unethical means the Pandavas use to slay Kaurava generals, and the massacre committed by the Kaurava general Ashwatthama at the end of the war; she
Audrey_Truschke
Thrigartha, a vassal of the Kauravas, to abduct cows from Virata's kingdom. The Pandavas step in to foil the efforts of the Kauravas, and in the process, their
Uttaraswayamvaram
Commentary on the Bhagavad Gita written by Sant Dnyaneshwar
Yudhamanyu Draupadeyas Yuyutsu Iravan Uttara Sahadeva Jayatsena Kaurava Alliance Kauravas Duryodhana Duhshasana Vikarna 97 more Bhishma Drona Karna Shalya
Dnyaneshwari
Continent in traditional Hindu cosmology
Bhrigu Angira Atri Gautama Kashyapa Vashistha Agastya Pitrs Bharata Krishna Kauravas Pandavas Rama Sita Lakshmana Hanuman Related topics Dynasties Solar Lunar
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