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search   Arjuna was considered the finest archer and a peerless
warrior by many notable figures in the Mahabharata, such as
Bhishma, Dronacharya, Krishna, Vidura, Sage Narada and
Dhritarashtra. According to his rival Karna, only Shiva would
not fear the sight of Arjuna bearing down on him. He played a
key role in ensuring the defeat of the Kauravas in the
Kurukshetra War. He was considered to be an undefeated hero,
claimed to have never tasted defeat until losing the dice game
to his cousins. Arjuna was an avatar of Nara, who along with the
avatar of Narayana, Krishna, established Dharma in the Dvapara
Yuga.[5]  He was the student of Drona. He also learned archery
with Kirats of Nepal in a disguise as Kirats were renowned
archers of that time.  His grandson, Parikshit, ends up being
the sole heir to Hastinapur. Married multiple times, Arjuna
married Draupadi, Subhadra, Uloopi, and Chitrangada. His
children included Shrutakirti, Abhimanyu, Babruvahana,