The document summarizes how the Pandavas were able to defeat the Kauravas in the epic war of Mahabharata despite being numerically inferior. The Pandavas prepared extensively through acquiring divine weapons and knowledge. They gained powerful allies across India while the Kauravas lacked strong external support. The Pandavas also had a distributed leadership and more commitment to their cause compared to the disunited Kauravas who were motivated by individual goals rather than fighting as a cohesive unit under Krishna's guidance. Their experiences in exile and contact with diverse populations also made the Pandavas better equipped to handle the challenges of the war.