How many warriors died in Mahabharata war?

‘One billion 660 million and 20,000 men have fallen in this battle. Of the heroes that have escaped, the number is 240,165. ‘

Who killed Dronacharya in war?

Dhrishtadyumna
Later in the Kurukshetra War, Dhrishtadyumna supported the Pandavas and was a successful commander-in-chief of their army. On the fifteenth day of the war, he beheaded Drona, fulfilling the mission of his birth.

Which warriors were killed by Karna?

Arjun also killed King Susharma. Arjuna slayed 100,000 warriors. When Arjuna was involved in fight with Samsaptakas, Karna defeated the Pandava brothers Nakula, Sahadeva and Yudhishthira in battle but spared their lives as per promise he made to Kunti.

Who all died in Mahabharata war?

Various changes in succession took place due to the deaths of many kings and rulers in the war: Anga, Chedi, Gandhara, Kalinga, Kosala, Madra, Magadha, Matsya, Panchala, Sindhu, Virata.

Who killed first in Mahabharata?

Uttama (son of King Virata) died by Madra King Shailya (maternal uncle of Sahadeva and Nakula) on first day of Mahabharata War. Bheeshma was fall by Arjuna & Shikhandi on 10th day of Mahabharata War. Gatotkach (son of Bheema) was killed by Karna on the 12th day of Mahabharata War.

What happened to the Pandavas after Mahabharata?

After the Mahabharata War, Yudhishthira was crowned as the King of Hastinapur and Indraprastha. The Pandavas ruled the Hastinapur kingdom for thirty-six years after which they handed the reins to Abhimanyu’s son, Parikshit. The Pandavas and Draupadi climbed the slopes of the Himalayas towards heaven. One by one, they fell on their last journey.

What were the results of the Mahabharata war?

Casualties were high on both sides. Eventually, Pandavas won the Mahabharata War. All the sons of Dhritarashtra were killed in the battle at Kurukshetra including Duryodhana and Dushasana. Karna, the eldest son of Kunti who was born before her marriage to Pandu, was killed at the hands of Arjun.

What happened to Virata son in Mahabharata?

On that first day Uttara, Virata’s son – who was driven by Arjuna – was struck by Shalya, King of Madra, and was killed. Krishna consoled the distraught Yudhishthira, having lost his son in the battle, saying that eventually, victory would be his.

What happened on Day 17 of the Mahabharata?

Day 17 – Arjuna kills Karna. On the seventeenth day, Karna defeated the Pandava brothers Nakula, Sahadeva, and Yudhishthira in battle but spared their lives. Karna wounds Yudhisthara sorely, who leaves the battlefield to rest. Hearing this, Arjuna goes to his tent to see how he is.