Dronacharya was the teacher of both the Pandavas and Kauravas, yet when the Mahabharata war began, he stood on the Kaurava side. This creates one of the biggest questions about his role in the Kurukshetra war. Was Drona loyal to Duryodhana? Was he against the Pandavas? Or was there another reason behind his decision? A closer look at his relationship with the Kuru dynasty and Bhishma offers a different perspective. His decision was connected not simply to personal affection for Duryodhana, but also to duty, gratitude, position and the obligations created by the Kuru court.
