The Kauravas are a group of characters from the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. They are the hundred sons of King Dhritarashtra and Queen Gandhari. The Kauravas are primarily known for their rivalry with their cousins, the Pandavas, which leads to the great war of Kurukshetra. Their leader, Duryodhana, is often depicted as ambitious and determined to claim the throne of Hastinapura. The Kauravas represent the themes of ambition, jealousy, and the consequences of conflict. Their actions and decisions throughout the Mahabharata highlight the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in pursuit of power. The story of the Kauravas serves as a cautionary tale about the destructive nature of greed