The Clue Kauravas, for Pandavas
The Answer FOES
The Kauravas and Pandavas are two rival families from the Indian epic, the Mahabharata. The Kauravas are the enemies of the Pandavas, making them their foes. The conflict between these two groups is central to the story, highlighting themes of rivalry and conflict. Therefore, "foes" is a fitting answer to the crossword clue.