What is 18 akshoni dal in mahabharata?

In the Mahabharata, "18 Akshauhinis" refers to the military formations used in the great Kurukshetra War. An Akshauhini consists of a specific number of troops, generally comprising 21,870 chariots, 21,870 elephants, 21,870 cavalry, and 109,350 infantry. The total number of combatants in 18 Akshauhinis amounts to approximately 1.8 million soldiers. This immense army highlights the scale and intensity of the conflict between the Pandavas and Kauravas.