The Kurukshetra war from "summary" of The Mahabharata by Dwaipayana Vyasa
The great war of Kurukshetra, which lasted for eighteen days, is a monumental event in the epic of Mahabharata. It was a war fought between two factions of the Kuru dynasty, the Pandavas and the Kauravas, over the rightful succession to the throne of Hastinapura. The roots of this war can be traced back to the longstanding animosity and rivalry between the two branches of the family, which had only grown stronger over time.
The Pandavas, led by Yudhishthira, were the rightful heirs to the throne, but they were deprived of their kingdom and exiled by their cousins, the Kauravas, led by Duryodhana. The Kauravas, driven by envy and greed, refused to give up the throne and were unwilling to negotiate a peaceful settlement. This led to the inevitable confrontation on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.
The war was not just a physical battle between two armies, but a moral and ethical struggle between righteousness and unrighteousness. The Pandavas fought for justice, truth, and dharma, while the Kauravas fought for power, wealth, and selfish desires. The stakes were high, and the outcome of the war would determine the futur...
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