The bulk of the Mahābhārata was probably compiled between the 3rd century BCE and the 3rd century CE, with the oldest preserved parts not much older than around 400 BCE. The original events related by the epic probably fall between the 9th and 8th centuries BCE.

How old is Mahabharat?

But in India, as the pilgrimage to Kurukshetra for the eclipse indicates, the Mahabharata is a living text that permeates contemporary thought and spirit. Its events may have occurred 5,000 or 3,000 years ago. It was probably first written down some 2,000 years ago or a little earlier.

What is the period of Ramayana?

Treta Yuga According to Hindu tradition, the narrative of the Ramayana takes place during a period of time known as Treta Yuga. According to Robert P. Goldman, the oldest parts of the Ramayana date to between the mid-7th century BCE and the mid-6th century BCE.

Who killed Karan?

Arjun Kills Karna. In this clip from episode 252 of Mahabharat, Arjun finally manages to get better of his arch-rival in the Battle of Kurukshetra. Watch this mythology clip from Mahabharat streaming online, only on Hotstar.