After the termination of that foremost of sacrifices, viz., the Rajasuya (of Varuna), a terrible battle, O Janamejaya, ensued amongst the Kshatriyas.
राजसूये ऋतुश्रेष्ठे निवृत्ते जनमेजय। जायते सुमहाघोर: संग्रामः क्षत्रियान् प्रति॥