Susharman

Susharman Susharman was the king of the Trigartas.  On the 12th day of war Susharman joins the Samshaptaka warriors in the fight against Arjuna. While that foremost one of the Kurus was thus proceeding towards his brothers who were exceedingly afflicted by Drona, Susharman with his brothers, followed him behind,…

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Samshaptaka

Samshaptakas On the 12th day of war The Samshaptakas take a vow to kill Arjuna The troops of both the armies, having proceeded to their tents, duly took up their quarters according to the divisions and the sub-divisions to which they belonged. Having withdrawn the troops, Drona, in great cheerlessness…

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Madhu

Madhu Madhu was an Asura who, along with his brother Kaitabha, attacked Narayana when he was in Yoganidra. Narayana tricked Madhu and Kaitabha and killed them both with Sudarshana Chakra.  Krishna is also known as Madhusudana, the slayer of Madhu.

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Angas

Angas The ruler of Angas, the king of Mlecchas, fought along side Duryodhana. Was killed by Bhima on the 12th day of war Beholding Duryodhana thus afflicted by Bhima, the ruler of the Angas on his elephant came there for afflicting the son of Pandu. Thereupon, Bhimasena deeply pierced with…

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Alambusha

Alambusha A Rakshasa fought along side Duryodhana. On the 12th day of war With maces and spiked bludgeons, and swords and axes and stones, short clubs and mallets, and discs, short arrows and battle-axes with dust and wind, and fire and water, and ashes and brick-bats, and straw and trees,…

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