The battle of Kurukṣetra was not about promoting one religion over another. Ultimately it was about establishing righteousness. The Pāṇḍavas were the legal heirs of the kingdom, and their cousins, the Kauravas, had usurped the throne. The Pāṇḍavas represented dharma (righteousness), whereas the Kauravas embodied adharma (impiety). You can read more about this in Bhagavad-gītā Chapter 1 – Sainya-Darśana (Observing the Armies on the Battlefield) – Verse 11 and the Anuvṛtti
What is the difference between the battle of Kurukṣetra and modern day wars based on religion?
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About the Author: Gaura Gopāla Dāsa
Gaura Gopāla Dāsa Brahmacārī was born in 1987 to Dhīra Lalitā Dāsī and Jagadīśvara Dāsa, both disciples of Śrīla Prabhupāda. He first met his guru, Śrīlā B.G. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja in 1993 and took initiation from him in 1995. He joined his guru’s āśrama full time in 2000, serving in various capacities for over 20 years and recently moved to Vṛndāvana where he is serving at the Rupanuga Bhajan Ashram.