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Draupadi's sons (5) killed by Ashwatthama

Killed

Draupadi's sons (5)

Pandava

Killer

Ashwatthama

Kaurava

How It Happened

Killed in night attack

Why It Happened

Part of revenge against Pandavas

About Draupadi's sons (5)

The five sons of Draupadi were killed by Ashwatthama in his night attack.

Relations

Sons of Draupadi and Pandavas

About Ashwatthama

Ashwatthama killed them as part of his revenge.

Relations

Son of Drona, warrior on Kaurava side

Frequently Asked Questions

On which day was Draupadi's sons (5) killed?

Draupadi's sons (5) was killed on Day 18 of the Kurukshetra War.

Who killed Draupadi's sons (5)?

Draupadi's sons (5) was killed by Ashwatthama.

How was Draupadi's sons (5) killed?

Killed in night attack

Why was Draupadi's sons (5) killed?

Part of revenge against Pandavas

What were the relationships between Ashwatthama and Draupadi's sons (5)?

Ashwatthama (Son of Drona, warrior on Kaurava side) killed Draupadi's sons (5) (Sons of Draupadi and Pandavas).

Which sides were Ashwatthama and Draupadi's sons (5) fighting for?

Ashwatthama was fighting for the Kaurava side, while Draupadi's sons (5) was fighting for the Pandava side.