<p>Ashwatthama kills Draupadi’s sons in their sleep. Duryodhana dies satisfied. The Pandavas pursue revenge, until Ashwatthama strikes once more, this time at the unborn heir. Krishna steps in. And the war’s true cost is revealed.Sources, Bibliography and Suggested further readings:1. Mahabharata by C. Rajagopalachari, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (1951)2. Mahabharata: A Modern Rendering by Ramesh Menon, Volume II3. Critical edition input from Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute (BORI)</p>

Ep.96: After the War: Dhritarashtra, Gandhari, and the Pandavas

This series is a simplified retelling of the epic Indian scripture, “Mahabharata”. It is important to note that this version does not encompass the full depth, complexity, and nuances of the original text, which spans multiple volumes and contains numerous intricate storylines.

The purpose of this simplified retelling is to make it easy for interested viewers to grasp the fundamental narrative and lessons that are inherent to this ancient tale. 

While sincere efforts have been made to remain faithful to the essence of the original epic, certain details, subplots, and cultural reference