What was the strength of Narayani Sena?
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What was the strength of Narayani Sena?
Narayani Sena
| Narayani Sena नारायणी सेना | |
|---|---|
| Type | Army |
| Role | Shock troops |
| Size | 10 millions |
| Kingdom | Dwaraka |
How many Akshauhini are there in Narayani Sena?
An akshauhini (Sanskrit: अक्षौहिणी akṣauhiṇī) is described in the Mahabharata as a battle formation consisting of 21,870 chariots (Sanskrit ratha); 21,870 elephants (Sanskrit gaja); 65,610 horses (Sanskrit turaga) and 109,350 infantry (Sanskrit pada sainyam) as per the Mahabharata (Adi Parva 2.15-23).
Who is the oldest warrior in Mahabharata?
He was the oldest warrior to fight in the Mahabharata war….Bahlika (Mahabharata)
| Bahlika | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Family | Pratipa (father), Sunanda (mother), Devapi, Shantanu (brothers) |
| Children | Somadatta |
| Relatives | Bhurishravas (grandson) |
How did Krishna choose between Narayani Sena and the Army?
Krishna had put forth two options: One, he himself but will not take up arms, and the other, his formidable Narayani sena. As we all know, Arjuna chose Krishna and Duryodhana had chosen the army.
What is Narayani Sena in Mahabharata?
The Narayani sena was one of the 11 Akshauhini senas under the control of Duryodhana during Mahabharata war. Ten Anikinis form an Akshauhini. Thus, the Narayani Sena consisted a total of 21870 elephants, 21870 chariots, 65610 horses and 109350 foot soldiers – those from the Yadav clans.
Why did Krishna first see Arjuna and then Duryodhana?
On opening his eyes, Krishna first saw Arjuna and then Duryodhana, and asked them the reason for their visit, which was seeking his assistance for the war. Krishna had put forth two options: One, he himself but will not take up arms, and the other, his formidable Narayani sena.
How many elephants were there in the Narayani Sena?
Thus, the Narayani Sena consisted a total of 21870 elephants, 21870 chariots, 65610 horses and 109350 foot soldiers – those from the Yadav clans. Some sources also state that Kritavarman, one of the bravest Yadav-chieftains was the head of the Narayani sena under Duryodhana.