Duryodhana's final stand from "summary" of Mahabharat Ki Kahaniyan by Harish Sharma
In the epic Mahabharat, the character of Duryodhana is one of great complexity and depth. He is portrayed as a proud and ambitious prince who is willing to go to any lengths to secure his position as the heir to the throne of Hastinapur. Throughout the story, Duryodhana is shown to be a formidable warrior and a cunning strategist, but also as a deeply flawed and morally ambiguous character. As the epic reaches its climax, Duryodhana finds himself facing off against the Pandavas in the great battle of Kurukshetra. Despite his best efforts, his forces are gradually overwhelmed by the superior skill and strength of his enemies. In the face of almost certain defeat, Duryodhana refuses to back down and decides to make a final stand against the Pandavas. In this final battle, Duryo...
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