Shalya

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Shalya / शल्य

• Shalya was a king of Madra, brother of Maadri, the wife of Pandu.
• When invitations were sent out to the kings by the Pandavs and Kauravs, Shalya proceeded with a large army to join Yudhishthir.
• Duryodhan intercepted him and honoured him, letting him think that it was the Pandavs who were offering the hospitality.
• Hence Shalya was tricked into fighting for Duryodhan in the Mahabharat war. At Karn's request, Shalya acted as charioteer for Karn when the latter attacked Arjun.
• After the death of Karn, Shalya was made commander-in-chief of the Kaurav army. Shalya was finally killed by Yudhishthir.