How It Happened
Killed by Drona in battle
Why It Happened
Part of war; Drupada was Drona's enemy from earlier
About Drupada
Drupada was king of Panchala and father of Draupadi. He fought for Pandavas but was killed by Drona.
Relations
Drupada was king of Panchala, father of Draupadi and Dhrishtadyumna
About Drona
Drona had a long-standing feud with Drupada.
Relations
Drona was Drupada's former friend and later enemy
Frequently Asked Questions
On which day was Drupada killed?
Drupada was killed on Day 15 of the Kurukshetra War.
Who killed Drupada?
Drupada was killed by Drona.
How was Drupada killed?
Killed by Drona in battle
Why was Drupada killed?
Part of war; Drupada was Drona's enemy from earlier
What were the relationships between Drona and Drupada?
Drona (Drona was Drupada's former friend and later enemy) killed Drupada (Drupada was king of Panchala, father of Draupadi and Dhrishtadyumna).
Which sides were Drona and Drupada fighting for?
Drona was fighting for the Kaurava side, while Drupada was fighting for the Pandava side.