After that, Karna became the Cominanderin-chief of Duryodhana's forces. He was supported in battle by the residue of the Kaurava-army which numbered five Akshauhinis.
ततः सेनापतिरभूत् कर्णो दौर्योधने बले। अक्षौहिणीभिः शिष्टाभिर्वृतः पञ्चभिराहवे॥