What happened Virata Parva?

Arjuna discloses to king Virata that he and his Pandava brothers have been in his kingdom in disguise, over the 13th year of their exile. Virata asks for forgiveness and gives his daughter, princess Uttarā hand to Arjuna’s son Abhimanyu.

Is Virata Parva an interpolation?

Metrical analysis and logic says Virata war is not true. But calling the entire Book Of Virata a mess might not be the case. Of course the war as it turns out seems to be an interpolation. Apparently, it was nothing that much.

Who won battle of Virata?

Virata war was one of the most celebrated battles in the epic of Mahabharat, where Arjuna displays extraordinary feats and bravery. Arjuna single-handedly routs the mighty Kaurava army comprising of legendary and formidable warriors like Bhishma, Dr…

Who killed Virata?

He was killed by Drona on the 15th day of the war. In a different version, he was killed during a Kaurava attack in the Kurukshetra War along with his sons.

Where is Virata Kingdom now?

It was also known as Virata Nagari, modern Bairat in the Jaipur district of Rajasthan. Akhnoor, a town in Jammu and Kashmir is also considered by some as the Virat Nagar.

Did Arjuna defeat Karna in Virata war?

Yes, he did.

Who is better warrior Karna or Arjuna?

Karna was more powerful than Arjuna.

Who is King Virata?

Virata, in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, was the king of Matsya Kingdom with its Virata Kingdom, in whose court the Pandavas spent a year in concealment during their exile. Virata was married to Queen Sudeshna and was the father of Prince Uttara and Princess Uttarā, who married Abhimanyu, the son of Arjuna.

Who was the king of Virata?

Virata was a kingdom ruled by the Matsya king by the name Virata. It was here that the Pandavas spent their 13th year of anonymity (Agyata Vasa) after their 12 years of forest-life (Vana Vasa) in the forests of Kamyaka and Dwaita. It was also known as Virata Nagari, modern Bairat in the Jaipur district of Rajasthan.

Who is powerful Karna or Arjun?