When did the Mahabharata occur and what significant events took place during that time?

The Mahabharata is believed to have occurred around 3000 BCE in ancient India. Significant events during this time included the Kurukshetra War between the Pandavas and Kauravas, the teachings of Lord Krishna to Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita, and the establishment of dharma (righteousness) through the epic's moral lessons.