Bharat was a king in ancient India, and the Kauravas and the Pandavas were his descendents. "The Mahabharat" was compiled by Vyasadeva. It is named after the great battle fought between the Kauravas and the Pandavas. Lord Krishna was on their side, as the Pandavas were his eternal devotees. Bharat was a king in ancient India, and the Kauravas and the Pandavas were his descendents. "The Mahabharat" was compiled by Vyasadeva. It is named after the great battle fought between the Kauravas and the Pandavas. Lord Krishna was on their side, as the Pandavas were his eternal devotees.
No list is complete without this epic. While I do not recommend any particular author, this book is a classic read that offers new insights no matter how many times we read it.