In the Mahabharata, the two Maharathis (great warriors) in the Pandava army were King Virata of Matsya and King Drupada of Panchala. Both were powerful rulers who allied with the Pandavas during the Kurukshetra war. Drishadyumna was Drupada's son and commander-in-chief, while Shikhandi played a crucial role in Bhishma's defeat.