Who was commander-in-chief of Kauravas for most number of days?
Duryodhana made Drona the supreme commander of the Kaurava forces, according to Karna’s suggestion.
Who was last commander of Kaurava?
Ashwatthama
The deceptive plot of his rumoured death led to the beheading of his grieving father Drona, who was decapitated while meditating for his son’s soul. Ashwatthama was appointed as the final commander-in-chief of the Kauravas in the Kurukshetra War.
Who was the Senapati of Pandavas in Mahabharata?
Dhristadyumna
Dhristadyumna was appointed as the Senapati (commander-in-chief) of the Pandava Army in the Kurukshetra War against the Kauravas. He maintained his position till the end of the war.
What did Ashwatthama do in Kurukshetra War?
Ashwatthama was appointed as the final commander-in-chief of the Kauravas in the Kurukshetra War. Overcome with grief and rage, he slaughters most of the Pandava camp in a single night offensive. Ashwatthama ruled the Northern Panchala being subordinate to the rulers of Hastinapura.
Who was the last leader of the Kaurava army?
Technically, the last leader of the Kaurava army was Ashwatthama. Ashwatthama was anointed as the generalissimo by a dying Duryodhana on the 18th evening. Duryodhana had just been felled by a mace blow on the thighs by Bhima.
What happens when Ashwatthama invokes the Narayanastra?
After learning of the deceptive way his father was killed, Ashwatthama becomes filled with wrath and invokes the celestial weapon called the Narayanastra, against the Pandavas. When the weapon is invoked, violent winds begin to blow, peals of thunder are heard, and an arrow appears for every Pandava soldier.
What did Ashwatthama do to the Pandavas?
Ashwatthama proceeds with butchering the remaining warriors, including Shikhandi, Yudhamanyu, Uttamaujas, and many other prominent warriors of the Pandava army; many texts put an emphasis on his exploits against those from Panchal. He also kills Draupadi’s children in their sleep.