Revenge of Amba, Ambika & Ambalika

As per Mahabharata there was a princes of Kashi called Amba who was in secretly love with prince Shalva the king of Saubala. She had two younger sisters Ambika & Ambalika. One fine day king of Kashi declared Swayamvara for her three daughters. Amba was about to select Shalva as her husband in that Swayamvara. But suddenly Bhishma arrived in Swayamvara & abducted all the three princess as a bride to his younger step brother Vichitravirya. Bhishma did it on command of his step-mother Satyavati as King of Kashi did not sent invitation to Kuru dynasty as he found Vichitravirya is inferior to him. So Satyavati wants to teach him a lesson.

Amba begged in front of Vichitravirya to let her go to Shalva her love. Vichitravirya also allowed her; as he already had two wives. When Amba approached Shalva he denied to accept her as she was touched by another men. Pity Amba returned towards Vichitravirya & requested him to accept her. But fortune wasn’t in favor of Amba Vichitravirya also rejected her saying; he had gifted her to someone & he can’t take his gift back.

Untold Story - Shalya The King of Madra

Once it is decided there is no solution except war to solve the issue between Kaurava’s & Pandava’s. Invitation to join the war was spread across the Aryavarta from both the parties. Many kings with their army marched to Kurukshetra to join the battle.

Shalya the king of Madra desh also stepped out of his kingdom towards Kurukshetra to join the Pandava’s as Nakula & Sahadeva were his nephew. Shalya had a special affection towards his nephew’s as they were born from God. He is so inclined to them that he made both of them as their legal heirs. While traveling towards Kurukshetra; Shalya’s army got special treatment. They were entertained & were provided excellent quality food & services. King Shalya was so impressed by this royal treatment that he declared “The person doing this kind of hospitality even in warfare is simply great & I will die for him on the sacred ground of Kurukshetra.” He said so as he thought all this arrangement was made by Pandava’s; but actually it was hosted by Duryodhana. Later Duryodhana approached him personally & requested to battle from Kaurava’s. Shalya was unable to turn down his request due to hospitality he enjoyed.

Karna's Birth Mystery & conversation between Krishna

As per Mahabharat karna was the first child of Kunti. But as it was conceived before marriage. She let go him in the banks of Ganga to avoid embarrassment & for the pride of virginity.

Krishna's Negotiations & arrogance of Duryodhana

After completing 13 year's of exile (vanvaas) of pandavas ; it was a time to return Hastinapuri for them as per the deal between Kauravas. So one rishi was sent to Hastinapuri by Yudhishtir to announce their return. But Duryodhana denied the fact that 13 years are completed.