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Known for his unparalleled prowess and vow of celibacy, Bhishma was the grand-uncle of both the Pandavas and the Kauravas. He was virtually unbeatable in battle until he was defeated by Arjuna on the tenth day of the war.
The royal guru of both the Pandavas and the Kauravas, Dronacharya was a master of military arts and was responsible for training many of the great warriors of the epic, including Arjuna.
A wise and honorable warrior, Kripacharya was one of the most respected figures in the Mahabharata. He fought on the side of the Kauravas but was known for his integrity and fairness.
Though technically not born into the Kuru lineage, Karna was a formidable warrior and rival to Arjuna. Endowed with divine armor and earrings granting him invincibility, he was known for his valor and loyalty.
The third of the Pandava brothers and a master archer, Arjuna was trained by Dronacharya and was renowned for his skills with the bow, especially his mastery of the divine weapon, the Brahmastra.
The eldest of the Kaurava brothers, Duryodhana was a skilled warrior and a formidable opponent. While not as virtuous as his cousins, he was nonetheless a powerful and influential figure in the Mahabharata.
The second of the Pandava brothers, Bhima was known for his immense strength and ferocity in battle. He played a crucial role in many key events of the epic, including the killing of several prominent warriors.
A close friend and ally of Lord Krishna, Satyaki was a skilled warrior who fought on the side of the Pandavas. He was known for his loyalty and bravery in battle.
The king of Panchala and the father of Draupadi, Drupada was a formidable warrior in his own right. He fought alongside the Pandavas in the war against the Kauravas.
The son of Arjuna and Subhadra, Abhimanyu was a brave and skilled warrior who fought valiantly in the Kurukshetra War. He is particularly remembered for his heroic but tragic death in the Chakravyuha formation.