Mahabharata
महाभारत
ma-ha-BHA-ra-ta
Mahabharata (महाभारत) is a Sanskrit-origin word used in Indian English, meaning an ancient Indian epic about the Kurukshetra War and the fates of the Kaurava and Pandava princes. In crosswords it is the 11-letter answer MAHABHARATA (11).
Meaning & usage
The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, the other being the Ramayana. It narrates the story of the Kurukshetra War between the Kauravas and the Pandavas, and includes philosophical and devotional material, such as a discussion of the four 'goals of life'. It is traditionally attributed to the sage Vyasa.
In a sentence
The Mahabharata is often regarded as the longest epic poem in the world.
Mahabharata as a crossword answer
Mahabharata is a 11-letter answer. A typical clue:
“An ancient Indian epic about the Kurukshetra War and the fates of the Kaurava and Pandava princes” (11)
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