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. 

Virata – Jayadratta

Virata bravely confronts Jayadratha. Using courage and persistence, he forces the warrior

Shikhandi – Bheeshma

Shikhandi faces Bheeshma, who refuses to fight him. Arjuna uses this moment

Dhrushtadyumna – Drona

Dhrushtadyumna, destined to kill Drona, fights boldly and ultimately kills him in

Satyaki – Bhurishravas

Satyaki fights Bhurishravas and displays his prowess. Bhurishravas overpowers Satyaki, who is

Ghatotkacha – Alambusha

Ghatotkacha uses his powers and immense strength to defeat the Rakshasa Alambusha,

Abhimanyu – Ashwatthama

Abhimanyu fights Ashwatthama and defeats him in a heroic battle.

Ghatotkacha – Duryodhana

Ghatotkacha attacks Duryodhana, but the mighty warrior retaliates and brings the Rakshasa

Bheema – Duryodhana

Bheema fights Duryodhana in a fierce mace duel. On the 18th day,

Sahadeva-Krutavarma

Sahadeva, along with other warriors, attacks the Kauravan forces to make their

Nakula-Shalya

Nakula fought Shalya in close combat. Using swift swordplay and focus,

Arjuna-Karna

Arjuna engaged Karna in a long, balanced duel. On the 17th day,

Yudhishtira-Dushasana

Yudhishthira faces Dushasana and defeats him in the clash.