Events

Key Events in the Epic Battles of Mahabharata

Relive Iconic Moments from the Kurukshetra War

Explore the legendary events that shaped the fate of heroes and kingdoms during the Mahabharata’s Kurukshetra War. Each featured battle and encounter on this page highlights dramatic confrontations between mighty warriors—showcasing courage, strategy, sacrifice, and destiny. Immerse yourself in detailed accounts of these epic clashes and experience the pivotal moments that changed the course of India’s greatest epic. 

Abhimanyu – Bhurishravas

Bhurishravas fights and wounds Abhimanyu in the Chakravyuha.

Arjuna – Bheeshma

Bheeshma overpowers Arjuna with skill and strength, wounding Vasudeva.

Sahadeva – Karna

Karna defeats Sahadeva in combat, showcasing his mastery. Karna spares his life

Dhrushtadyumna – Ashwatthama

On the 18th day of the Kurukshetra War, following the death of

Iravan – Alambusha

Alambusha, the Rakshasa, kills Iravan in combat, displaying overwhelming strength and rakshasa

Yudhishtira – Jayadratta

Jayadratha holds his ground against Yudhishthira, skillfully blocking the Pandava warrior and

Shikandi – Krutavarma

Krutavarma fights Shikhandi, using his experience to gain the upper hand in

Satyaki – Drona

Drona attacks Satyaki, wounds him, and makes him chariotless on the 3rd

Virata – Shalya

Shalya defeats Virata and kills his son Uttara.

Nakula – Dushasana

Dushasana fights bravely against Nakula and wounds him, forcing him to be

Bheema – Bhagadatta

Bhagadatta attacks the Pandavan army. Bheema retaliates but is badly wounded and

Iravan – Bhagadatta

Iravan fights Bhagadatta collectively with other warriors, helping the Pandavan forces to