If one asks the most cunning, the answer should be Shakuni, the maternal uncle of the Kauravas. read more
Lord Krishna, definitely. * Not only did he manipulated during the war, he also made everyone believe-not only then, but for the many years to come-that it was for a greater good. read more
Sakuni is most cunning but not confusing character.. He was an open scoundrel. The confusing character is Arjuna who hesitates to fight despite being a great warrior but he is not cunning. So the combined thing fits in the character of Drithrashtra. read more
In the Mahabharata, the men played the game of dice and waged wars, but it was the women, who yielded power and influence. So practically, both men and women played important roles building the story. read more