The vast hostile force was repeatedly broken by the son of Pritha, who retreated (from the field). The Srinjaya were slaughtered by Karna in carrying out the purposes of Ashvatthama.
निवृत्तैश्च पुनः पार्थर्भग्नं शत्रुबलं महत्। अश्वत्थाम्नश्च सङ्कल्पाद्धताः कर्णेन सृञ्जयाः॥