Epic poem (prose translation) · 1883–1896

The Mahabharata, Book 8: Karna Parva

The Book of Karna

Translated by Kisari Mohan Ganguli (published by Pratap Chandra Roy, 1883–1896)

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Book 8 of Kisari Mohan Ganguli's complete English prose translation of the Mahabharata, published in parts by Pratap Chandra Roy, Calcutta. The Karna Parva narrates the two days of battle under Karna's command as Kaurava commander: the long single combats, Karna's quarrel with his charioteer Shalya, the death of Dushasana at Bhima's hands, and Karna's fall to Arjuna when his chariot wheel sinks in the earth.

Contents · 96 parts

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