A plan was hatched by Sri Krishna, according to which Bhima shouted in Drona’s hearing, “Asvatthama is dead.” This was ...

The plan was successful and the grief-stricken Drona was soon killed in battle by Dhrishtadyumna, son of King Drupada. Illustration: Dilip Kadam The news of the Pandavas’ trickery and his father ...