Pāṇḍavas

Pāṇḍavas, in Hindu legend, the five sons of the dynastic hero Pāṇḍu who were victorious in the great epic war with their cousins, the Kauravas. See Mahābhārata.

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Article Title: Pāṇḍavas

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Date Published: 09 February 2025

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Access Date: April 20, 2025