An Index to the Names in the Mahabharata, with Short Explanations and a Concordance to the Bombay and Calcutta Editions and P. C. Roy's Translation c5.s3.440.1

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Arjuna with the Gāṇḍīva, etc.; Arjuna's battle with Śiva; Kṛṣṇa; Bhīṣma's battle with Rāma) (VII, 3). Bhīṣma, mentioning Karṇa's prowess against the Kāmbojas, etc. (β), urged him to fight for the victory of Duryodhana. Then Karṇa saluted Bhīṣma, and, at his return, was worshipped by Duryodhana and the Kauravas (VII, 4). Duryodhana asked Karṇa's advice as to who should become the generalissimo of the Kuru army. Karṇa proposed Droṇa (VII, 5). Duryodhana requested Droṇa to take the command (VII, 6). Droṇa, mentioning his knowledge of the Veda and the Caiva weapon, etc., and his inability to slay Dhṛṣṭadyumna, accepted the request. Duryodhana and the kings performed the inauguration of Droṇa, at which the army rejoiced. Droṇa arrayed the troops: the Sindhu king, etc. (γ), in the right wing, supported by Cakuni, etc.; Kṛpa, etc. (δ), in the left wing, supported by the Kāmbojas, etc. (ε); the Madras, etc. (ζ), in the rear; Karṇa at the head of all the bowmen. The array was in the form of a śakaṭa (cart). Yudhiṣṭhira disposed his troops in the form of a krauñca (crane), with Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna at the head. Omens appeared when Droṇa proceeded to battle. The Pāṇḍavas and Sṛñjayas were broken by Droṇa. Dhṛṣṭadyumna & Droṇa (VII, 7). Yudhiṣṭhira urged Dhṛṣṭadyumna and Arjuna to check Droṇa. The Kekaya princes, etc. (η), "achieved diverse feats." Droṇa put the Pāṇḍava troops to rout. Droṇa & the Kekaya princes, etc. (θ).