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Who was Kritavarma in the Mahabharata, and what was his stance during the war?

Subject: Static GK (General Knowledge)

Book: Mahabharata Characters

Kritavarma is a powerful Yadava warrior, belonging to the same clan as Krishna. Unlike Satyaki, he sides with the Kauravas in the Mahabharata, showcasing how clan affiliations could be split.

### Clan & Alignments
- **Vrishni/Yadava** background
- **Contrary Position**: Supports Kauravas despite Krishna’s partiality towards Pandavas.

### Abilities
- **Warfare & Leadership**: Commands divisions in the Kaurava army.
- **Ally of Balarama?**: Sometimes noted as respecting Balarama’s neutrality.

### Key Actions
1. **Kurukshetra Involvement**: Fights against Pandava forces, uses Yadava martial knowledge.
2. **Night Raid**: Alongside Ashwatthama, participates in the stealth attack on the Pandava camp, leading to heavy losses.

Kritavarma’s choice to align with Duryodhana underscores the epic’s complexity—where warriors from the same lineage stand on opposite sides, each bound by personal loyalties.

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