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Dhrishtadyumna killed by Ashwatthama

Killed

Dhrishtadyumna

Pandava

Killer

Ashwatthama

Kaurava

How It Happened

Killed in night attack

Why It Happened

To avenge Drona's death

About Dhrishtadyumna

Dhrishtadyumna was commander of Pandava army and killer of Drona. He was killed by Ashwatthama.

Relations

Son of Drupada, commander of Pandava army

About Ashwatthama

Ashwatthama avenged his father's death by killing Dhrishtadyumna.

Relations

Son of Drona, warrior on Kaurava side

Frequently Asked Questions

On which day was Dhrishtadyumna killed?

Dhrishtadyumna was killed on Day 18 of the Kurukshetra War.

Who killed Dhrishtadyumna?

Dhrishtadyumna was killed by Ashwatthama.

How was Dhrishtadyumna killed?

Killed in night attack

Why was Dhrishtadyumna killed?

To avenge Drona's death

What were the relationships between Ashwatthama and Dhrishtadyumna?

Ashwatthama (Son of Drona, warrior on Kaurava side) killed Dhrishtadyumna (Son of Drupada, commander of Pandava army).

Which sides were Ashwatthama and Dhrishtadyumna fighting for?

Ashwatthama was fighting for the Kaurava side, while Dhrishtadyumna was fighting for the Pandava side.