द्रोणपर्व
Drona Parva — Mahabharata
Book of Drona · 173 Chapters
Summary
After Bhishma's fall, Dronacharya (the guru of the Pandavas and Kauravas) takes command. The most tragic event of this parva is the death of Abhimanyu, Arjuna's teenage son, who breaks into the Chakravyuha formation but is trapped and killed by multiple warriors simultaneously. Drona eventually falls when Yudhishthira speaks a half-truth about the death of Drona's son Ashwatthama.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drona Parva about?
After Bhishma's fall, Dronacharya (the guru of the Pandavas and Kauravas) takes command. The most tragic event of this parva is the death of Abhimanyu, Arjuna's teenage son, who breaks into the Chakravyuha formation but is trapped and killed by multiple warriors simultaneously. Drona eventually fall
How many chapters does Drona Parva have?
Drona Parva has 173 chapters in the Mahabharata.
What is the meaning of Drona Parva?
Drona Parva means "Book of Drona" in Sanskrit (द्रोणपर्व).