Kuru Dynasty
Drona
द्रोण
The Great Teacher
Who was Drona?
Drona (द्रोण): The Great Teacher, a figure of the Kuru dynasty in the Mahabharata. The greatest weapons master of his age, teacher of both Pandavas and Kauravas.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | द्रोण |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | The Great Teacher |
| Faction | Kuru Dynasty |
| Key traits | Master Teacher, Partial, Proud, Tragic |
| Notable relationships | Favorite Student: Arjuna, Demanded thumb as guru-dakshina: Eklavya, Son: Ashwatthama |
| Featured in | 17 stories |
About Drona
The greatest weapons master of his age, teacher of both Pandavas and Kauravas. His partiality toward Arjuna and his death through deception remain controversial.
In Their Words
I promised to make Arjuna the greatest archer.
Drona
Traits
- Master Teacher
- Partial
- Proud
- Tragic
Story Appearances
- Eighteen Days of DestructionKaurava commander
Character Arc
- The TeacherTrains the princes
- The ChoiceFights for Kauravas
- The FallDies after hearing false news
Key Relationships
- Favorite StudentArjuna
- Demanded thumb as guru-dakshinaEklavya
- SonAshwatthama
Places in Drona's Story
Drawn from the stories Drona appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Kuru Dynasty.