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  Bāṇāsena in the Mahābhārata SWOT of Bāṇāsena S urvival is W oven around O ften T o inheritors of adharma 1. Introduction & Significance Bāṇāsena is a minor but symbolically important warrior in the Mahābhārata . He is remembered primarily as one of the sons of Karna , who fought on the Kaurava side and was slain by Bhīma during the Kurukṣetra War , traditionally placed on the 16th day of the war . Though his role is brief, Bāṇāsena’s presence intensifies the tragedy of Karna —the epic repeatedly shows fathers witnessing the deaths of their sons (Abhimanyu, Ghaṭotkaca, and Bāṇāsena), emphasizing the human cost of dharma‑conflict rather than only heroic victory. 2. Brief Biography Parentage: Son of Karna Affiliation: Kaurava side in the Kurukṣetra War Weapon skill: Described as an excellent mace (gadā) wielder Death: Slain by Bhīma in direct combat while attempting to aid his father. Several later summaries note that Bhī...