Ranks And Hierarchies of Soldiers in Mahabharata War

Padatik- Infantrymen.

Ashvarohi – Horseman. One Ashvarohi = 12 Infantrymen.

Gaja – Soldier on an Elephant. One Gaja = 12 Ashvarohi.

ArdhaRathi – A soldier on a chariot who is considered equal to one Gaja.

Rathi- A warrior who is considered equal to 12 Ardharathis

AtiRathi – A warrior who is considered equal to 12 Rathis

Maharathi – A warrior who is considered equal to 12 Atirathis

Ati-Maharathi – A warrior who is considered equal to 12 Maharathis.

Mahamaharathis – A warrior who is considered equal to 24 Ati-Maharathis.