The tragic deaths of the Kauravas from "summary" of Mahabharat Ki Kathayen by Aparna Anand
The Kauravas were the hundred sons of King Dhritarashtra and Queen Gandhari. They were the cousins of the Pandavas, the five sons of King Pandu. The Kauravas were led by their eldest brother, Duryodhana, who was filled with envy and hatred towards the Pandavas. This jealousy eventually led to the great war of Kurukshetra between the Kauravas and the Pandavas. Throughout the epic Mahabharata, the Kauravas are portrayed as arrogant, deceitful, and power-hungry. They repeatedly plotted against the Pandavas, trying to strip them of their kingdom and dignity. Despite numerous warnings and opportunities for reconciliation, Duryodhana and his brothers ref...
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