The Mahabharata: A Tale of Dharma, Conflict, and Redemption

The epic revolves around the conflict between two branches of the Kuru dynasty and the **Pandavas** (five sons of Pandu) and the **Kauravas** (one hundred sons of Dhritarashtra). The central event is the **Kurukshetra War**, a great battle fought for the throne of Hastinapura.