The great Kurukshetra war from "summary" of Mahabharat Ki Kathayen by Aparna Anand
The great Kurukshetra war was a pivotal event in the epic poem Mahabharat. The war was fought between the Pandavas and the Kauravas, two factions of a royal family who were vying for control of the kingdom of Hastinapur. The conflict was not just a battle for power, but a struggle between righteousness and evil, dharma and adharma. The roots of the war can be traced back to a longstanding rivalry between the Pandavas and the Kauravas, which was fueled by jealousy and greed. The Kauravas, led by the arrogant and cunning Duryodhana, conspired against the Pandavas, who were exiled from their kingdom and denied their rightful inheritance. The Pandavas, led by the brave and noble Arjuna, sought to reclaim their kingdom and restore justice. However, their efforts to resolve the conflict peacefully were met with deception and betrayal by the Kauravas. The war became inevitable, as both sides prepared for battle and gathered their allies. The...
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