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.