The 18-Day War
Explore each day of the Kurukshetra War and discover the casualties, key events, and turning points of this epic conflict.
1
Pandava Casualties
2
Kaurava Casualties
0
Mortally wounded by a spear thrown by Shalya through his body
View Battle Details →Killed by Bhishma using Brahmastra after a valiant fight; a heavenly announcement preceded his death
View Battle Details → 2
Pandava Casualties
0
Kaurava Casualties
1
4
Pandava Casualties
0
Kaurava Casualties
1
8
Pandava Casualties
1
Kaurava Casualties
0
Killed by Alambusha who took the form of Garuda and cut off Iravan’s head with a sharp sword
View Battle Details → 13
Pandava Casualties
1
Kaurava Casualties
0
Killed in a mace-fight by Dushasana's son after being disarmed and his chariot destroyed
View Battle Details → 14
Pandava Casualties
3
Kaurava Casualties
2
15
Pandava Casualties
2
Kaurava Casualties
1
Beheaded by Dhrishtadyumna with sword after Drona laid down arms
View Battle Details → 16
Pandava Casualties
0
Kaurava Casualties
1
Struck by Arjuna's arrow in neck while chariot wheel stuck in mud
View Battle Details → 17
Pandava Casualties
0
Kaurava Casualties
2
18
Pandava Casualties
5
Kaurava Casualties
4