In Indian football, Pancha Pandavas (Bengali pronunciation: [/ˈpɔñtʃo pāṇɖob/]) or VADAS, refers to the East Bengal penta-forward-line consisting of Ahmed Khan, Appa Rao, P. Venkatesh, P.B.A. Saleh and K. P. Dhanraj, who played together for the club from 1949 to 1953. During the Pandavas era at East Bengal, the club won 11 major trophies, had success against foreign opponents, and was adjudged as the best team in Asia by the English FA annual almanac in 1951–52. East Bengal made their maiden trip to Europe during this era. The Pandavas were impressive against their European opponents and even drew a match against the 1952 Soviet Cup champions, Torpedo Moscow. The penta-forward lineup scored more than 250 goals for the club during their spell together. K. P. Dhanraj, the centre-forward, bec
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