Facts about Mahabharata

gud evening guys i am back . this time i am going to give some valuable facts about our epic the mahabharata . Most of the people in the world don`t know these facts . i think soo . i hope these facts will help you guys in future ..

The pandavas had 13 sons.

1. Yudi + Draupadi = Prativindhya
2. Yudi + Devika = Yaudheya
3. Bheema +Draupadi = Sutasoma
4. Bheema + Valandhara = Sarvaga
5. Bheema + Hidimva = GHatotkacha
6. Arjuna + Draupadi = Srutakriti
7. Arjuna + Subhadra = Abhimanyu
8. Arjuna + Ulupi = Iravan
9. Arjuna + Chitrangada = Babhruvahan
10. Nakula + Draupadi = Satanika
11. Nakula + Karenumati = Niramitra
12. Sahadeva + Draupadi = Srutakarman
13. Sahadeva + Vijaya = Suhotra

"And there obtaining Draupadi for a wife they returned to Hastinapura. And there they dwelt for some time in peace and begat children. And Yudhishthira begat Prativindhya; Bhima, Sutasoma; Arjuna, Srutakriti; Nakula, Satanika; and Sahadeva, Srutakarman. Besides these, Yudhishthira, having obtained for his wife Devika, the daughter of Govasanaof the Saivya tribe, in a self-choice ceremony, begat upon her a son named Yaudheya. And Bhima also obtaining for a wife Valandhara, the daughter of the king of Kasi, offered his own prowess as dower and begat upon her a son named Sarvaga. And Arjuna also, repairing to Dwaravati, brought away by force Subhadra. the sweet-speeched sister of Vasudeva, and returned in happiness to Hastinapura. And he begat upon her a son named Abhimanyu endued with all accomplishments and dear to Vasudeva himself. And Nakula obtaining for his wife Karenumati, the princess of Chedi, begat upon her a son named Niramitra. And Sahadeva also married Vijaya, the daughter ofDyutimat, the king of Madra, obtaining her in a self-choice ceremony and begat upon her a son named Suhotra. And Bhimasena had some time before begat upon Hidimva a son named Ghatotkacha."

Out of the above 8 got killed in MBH war they were: Prativindya, Sutsoma, Ghatotkacha, srutkirti, Abhimayu, Iravan, Satanika and Srutkarman.

Babhruvahana certainly survived the war and post war massacre. But he was adopted by his maternal grandfather. Hence he was not a fit candidate for the throne.

As regards Yaudheya, Sarvaga, Niramitra and Suhotra, it is not clear as to what happened to them. They certainly did not took part in the MBH war because the war related parvas do not have any mention about them. There are no excerpts about their education and upbringing either. Their ages and their credentials are also not mentioned anywhere.

Some interesting facts about pandavas elder brother karna

Karna's family

Karna's wives were Vrushali and Supriya. Regarding his sons, Karna had several sons and the names of nine of his sons were mentioned in Vyasa's Mahabharat. Of these nine, only one survived the Kurukshetra war who was Vrishakethu. The nine sons of Karna were Vrishasena, Sudaman, Shatrunjaya, Dvipata, Sushena, Satyasea, Chitrasena, Susharma alies Banasena and Vrishakethu.
Sudaman died in the melee that followed Draupadi’s swayamvara. Shatrunjaya and Dvipata died in the Kurukshetra war at the hands of Arjuna during the days when Drona commanded the Kaurava forces. Sushena was killed in the war by Bhima. Satyasena, Chitrasena and Susharma died at the hands of Nakula. Karna’s eldest son Vrishasena died during the last days of the war when Karna commanded the battle forces. Vrishasena was killed by Arjuna.

Vrishasena’s death was described in all its gruesome detail as depicted below:
Vrishasena, angered at the death of Duhshasana and Chitrasena, rushed at Nakula, desiring to fight with his father's enemy. A fierce battle then ensued between those two heroes. Vrishasena managed to kill Nakula's horses and pierce him with many arrows. Descending from his chariot, Nakula took up his sword and shield, and making his way toward Vrishasena, he severed the heads of two thousand horsemen. Vrishasena, seeing Nakula coming towards him whirling that sword like a discus, shattered the sword and shield with four crescent shaped arrows. Nakula then quickly ascended Bhima's chariot. As Arjuna came near, Nakula requested him, "Please slay this sinful person." Arjuna then ordered Lord Krishna, "Proceed toward the son of Karna. I will kill him within his father's sight." Unsupported by anyone, Vrishasena challenged Arjuna releasing many different kinds of arrows. He pierced Arjuna's arm with ten arrows and Krishna also with ten. Arjuna became enraged, and exclaimed loudly to the Kaurava kings including Karna, "Today, O Karna, I will kill your son as you unfairly killed my son, Abhimanyu! Let all the warriors protect him if they can. I will kill him, and then, O fool, I will slay you; and Bhima will slay the wretched Duryodhana, whose evil policies have brought about the great battle."

Having threatened Karna, Arjuna struck Vrishasena with ten arrows that weakened him. With four razor headed arrows, Arjuna cut off his bow, his two arms and his head that was adorned with beautiful earrings. Beholding Vrishasena killed, Karna wept bitter tears, and his eyes were red with rage. He then proceeded toward Arjuna challenging him to fight.
Vrishakethu was the only son of Karna who survived the horrific slaughter brought by the Kurukshetra war. He later came under the patronage of the Pandavas. During the campaign that preceded the Ashvamedha –yaga, Vrishakethu accompanied Arjuna and participated in the battles with Sudhava and Babruvahana. During that campaign Vrishakethu married the daughter of king Yavanatha (perhaps a king of the western regions). It is said that Arjuna developed great affection for Vrishakethu, his nephew and made him one of the best archer in the world.