And the Matsyas and the Shalvas with their own divisions advanced against Drona for battle. protected by the Panchalas, Drupada.
मत्स्याः शाल्वाः ससेनाश्च द्रोणमेव ययुयुधि। दुपदश्च तथा राजा पञ्चालैरभिरक्षितः॥