Jayadratha
King of Sindhu, husband of Duhshala (Duryodhana's sister). Once tried to abduct Draupadi and was humiliated by the Pandavas. Had a boon that whoever caused his head to fall would have their own head explode. Killed by Arjuna on the fourteenth day of the war, and his head fell on his father Vridhakshtra, killing him instead.
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Parva refers to a book or section of the Mahabharata. The epic consists of 18 main Parvas, each covering major portions of the story. Characters often appear across multiple Parvas as the narrative progresses.
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- A prominent figure in the Mahabharata associated with the antagonist.