Why did Krishna side with Pandavas?

Krishna also established an alliance of Yadavas with the Pandavas, a faction of Kurus, who were fighting against the established Kuru Kingdom. For this assistance, Krishna in turn helped the Pandavas to win the Kurukshetra War against the Kurus headed by Duryodhana.

Who was the king of Chedi Kingdom in Mahabharata?

Shishupala
According to the Mahabharata, the Chedi Kingdom was ruled by Shishupala, an ally of Jarasandha of Magadha and Duryodhana of Kuru. He was a rival of Vasudeva Krishna who was his uncle’s son. He was killed by Vasudeva Krishna during the Rajasuya sacrifice of the Pandava king Yudhishthira.

Who did Lord Krishna side with in the great Mahabharata?

It was Arjuna who selected Krishna and Duryodhana who selected Sena, so Krishna just fulfilled their wish . Krishna was related to both Duryodhana and Pandavas, both approached him for help. So, he gave two options himself and his 1 aukshoni of army. Both selected according to their character.

Why did Krishna choose Arjuna?

So he was the one who needed instruction. That was why Krishna gave him advice through the Gita. Arjuna fell at Krishna’s feet and wanted Krishna to clear his doubts. Because Arjuna fell at His feet, Krishna taught him this most secret sastra.

In which state hastinapur is located?

Uttar Pradesh
Hastinapur/State
Hastinapur is a city in the Meerut district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Hastinapura, described in Hindu texts such as the Mahabharata and the Puranas as the capital of the Kuru Kingdom, is also mentioned in ancient Jain texts. Hastinapur is located on the right bank of the Ganga river.

Who was cedis in Mahabharata?

According to the Mahabharata, the Chedi Kingdom was ruled by Shishupala, an ally of Jarasandha of Magadha and Duryodhana of Kuru. He was a rival of Vasudeva Krishna who was his uncle’s son. He was killed by Vasudeva Krishna during the Rajasuya sacrifice of the Pandava king Yudhishthira.

What happened to Yuyutsu after Mahabharata war?

Yuyutsu was the only son of Dhritarashtra who survived the Kurukshetra war. After the war, he took charge as the care taker of the King of Indraprastha .