Karna (by DevaShard), (Sanskrit: कर्ण, / Radheya was the King of Anga (present day Bhagalpur &amp; Munger). He was the son of Lord Surya (a solar deity) &amp; Kunti before her marriage with Pandu. Karna was the closest friend of Duryodhana &amp; fought on his behalf against the Pandavas (his brothers) in the famous Kurukshetra war. Karna fought against misfortune throughout his life &amp; kept his word under all circumstances.