In the rear was Ashvathaman surrounded by the Kambojas. In the centre was Duryodhana, protected by the best of Kuru warriors.
अश्वत्थामा पृष्ठतोऽभूत् काम्बोजैः परिवारितः॥ दुर्योधनोऽभवन्मध्ये रक्षितः कुरुपुङ्गवैः।