Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level
5.8
Points
10.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
62637
Points per Word
0.00016
Description
The Mahabharata is a retelling of the ancient Hindu epic about the Pandavas, five divine brothers who are rightful heirs to a kingdom, and their epic battle with their cousins, the Kauravas, for control of the throne. The story follows the great war between these two rival families, with Lord Krishna serving as a spiritual guide to the Pandavas. This classic epic explores themes of duty, righteousness, and the struggle between good and evil.