Duryodhana Wins Shalya Through Hospitality: Gifts, Obligation and Political Leverage Before the Kurukshetra War

Duryodhana Wins Shalya Through Hospitality: Gifts, Obligation and Political Leverage Before the Kurukshetra War

Duryodhana arranged lavish hospitality for Shalya and his large army along the route. Food, rest, accommodation and other comforts were provided on such a scale that Shalya was deeply impressed. Crucially, Shalya believed that Yudhishthira had arranged everything for him. The post Duryodhana Wins Shalya Through Hospitality: Gifts, Obligation and Political Leverage Before the Kurukshetra War appeared first on Dharmakshethra - India Unabridged | Defence, Diplomacy, Economy, Health, Ayurveda, Heritage .