Shloka 70
Cakravyūha-saṃkalpaḥ, Saṃśaptaka-āhvānaṃ, Saubhadra-vikrīḍitam
Drona Parva, Adhyāya 32
पत्त्यश्चरथमातज्ञास्त्वदीया: शतशो5परे
pattyaś ca rathamātajñās tvadīyāḥ śataśo 'pare
Sañjaya said: And besides them, hundreds of other foot-soldiers and charioteers skilled in handling horses—men belonging to your side—were also present in the battle array.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse underscores the vastness and preparedness of the Kaurava host—numbers and specialized skills (infantry, chariot and horse expertise) are highlighted, reminding the listener that war is sustained not only by famed heroes but also by disciplined ranks and trained support.
Sañjaya continues reporting to Dhṛtarāṣṭra about the forces on the Kaurava side, noting that in addition to previously mentioned warriors there were hundreds more infantrymen and experts in chariots and horses present in the formation.