Ashwatthama's Role in The Kurukshetra War
Since Hastinapur, ruled by King Dhrishtrastra, offered Dronacharya the privilege of teaching the Kuru princes, both Dronacharya and Ashwatthama were loyal to Hastinapur and fought for the Kauravas in the Kurukshetra war. Before Dronacharya's death, Ashwatthama visited his father in order to seek his blessing so that he could win the war for the Kauravas, but Dronacharya refused. He advised Ashwatthama to win the war using his own strength and not through a blessing from him. After the death of Dushaasana, Ashwatthama even suggested to Duryodhan to make peace with the Pandavas, keeping in mind the welfare of Hastinapur, but Duryodhan strongly rejected his suggestion. Ashwatthama's hatred towards the Pandavas increased after Duryodhan's defeat to Bhima during the Gadayuddha.
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