Who became Senapati after Dronacharya?

Dhristadyumna
Dhristadyumna was appointed as the Senapati (commander-in-chief) of the Pandava Army in the Kurukshetra War against the Kauravas. He maintained his position till the end of the war. On the 15th day of the war, Drona killed Drupada.

Why Kripacharya was not killed in Mahabharata?

After his involvement in Kurukshetra, he worked as teacher and guru for King Parikshit (BCE 3138 – BCE 3042) who is the grandson of Arjuna (BCE 3227 – BCE 3102) & Subhadra. The reason behind Kripacharya being immortal was that God Shri Krishna (BCE 3228 – BCE 3102) has offered him a boon that he will be immortal.

What was the relation between Dronacharya and Kripacharya?

And thus kripacharya was brother in law of Guru Dronacharya, who was later appointed as a Guru to teach Pandavas and Kauravas. Kripacharya was also one of the few warriors who was alive after the Mahabharata war and that even from the losing Kauravas side.

When Dronacharya refused to take Karna as a disciple What did Karna do?

Dronacharya didn’t refuse to teach Karna because of his temperament. He refused to teach because, he doesn’t teach to anyone aside princes of Kuru clan. Karna aka Radheya being a charioeer’s son, wasn’t deserving enough to learn from him according to Dronacharya. That’s the same reason for him not teaching Eklavya too.

Who was the Senapati of Kauravas in Mahabharata?

Day 11. With Bhishma unable to continue, Karna entered the battlefield, much to Duryodhana’s joy. Duryodhana made Drona the supreme commander of the Kaurava forces, according to Karna’s suggestion.

How did Kripa become immortal?

When the Pandavas also retired to the Himalayas after many years, Kripa became the preceptor of Parikshit, the grandson of Arjuna. It is believed that after fulfilling his duties, Kripa finally went to the forest for penance and lived the rest of his life.

Who defeated Kripacharya in Mahabharata?

Kripacharya fought for Kauravas and was always prompt in speaking facts. As a warrior he was at his best and never hesitated to strike the rivals. Kripa was defeated by Abhi on 13 th day in Chakravyuha. On 14 th day after the death of Jayadratha he furiously fought with Arjuna who injured him and made him unconscious.

Did Kripacharya fight in Mahabharata?

According to the epic Mahabharata, he was a council member of Kuru Kingdom and a teacher of the Pandava and Kaurava princes. Later in the epic, he fought on the Kauravas’s side against the Pandavas in the Kurukshetra war and was among the few survivors of the war.

What happened to Kripacharya after Mahabharata?

After the Mahabharat War, Kripacharya was the Guru of Parikshit Maharaj, grandson of Arjuna. He is said to be one of the Chiranjeevis. SO he is still ALIVE. Kripacharya is considered to be one of the eight chiranjeevis or immortals.

Is Kripacharya among the Seven Immortals?

The following sloka lists the seven immortals of the world since the puranic times, “Ashwathaama Markandeyarr Vyaso Hanumanash cha Vibhishana Krupacharya cha Parashuramam Saptaita Chiranjeevanam.” Thus Kripacharya also finds a place among the seven immortal beings who move on this earth for ages and ages.

Is Kripacharya Kripa still alive?

Kripa spent his later days doing penance in the forest. As per Hindu belief, Kripacharya is still alive. Some believe he roams the earth and suffers for the sins he committed on the night of the 18th day of Kurukshetra war.

What is the darkest deed of Kripacharya’s life?

He entered the war on all days and confronted all great warriors. At the end of the war, on the night of the 18th day, Kripacharya stood as guard as Ashwatthama slaughtered sleeping warriors on the side of Pandavas. He killed all those who tried to escape. This is the darkest deed of his life.

What is the role of Kripacharya in Mahabharata?

Kripacharya was loyal to Duryodhana and functioned as one of the eleven commander-in-chief of the Kaurava army. He entered the war on all days and confronted all great warriors. At the end of the war, on the night of the 18th day, Kripacharya stood as guard as Ashwatthama slaughtered sleeping warriors on the side of Pandavas.