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Duryodhana killed by Bhima

Killed

Duryodhana

Kaurava

Killer

Bhima

Pandava

How It Happened

Struck below waist with mace, breaking his thigh

Why It Happened

To fulfill vow for insulting Draupadi

About Duryodhana

Duryodhana was eldest Kaurava and main cause of war. He was killed by Bhima.

Relations

Duryodhana was eldest Kaurava brother, main antagonist

About Bhima

Bhima fulfilled his vow to kill Duryodhana.

Relations

Bhima was second Pandava brother

Frequently Asked Questions

On which day was Duryodhana killed?

Duryodhana was killed on Day 18 of the Kurukshetra War.

Who killed Duryodhana?

Duryodhana was killed by Bhima.

How was Duryodhana killed?

Struck below waist with mace, breaking his thigh

Why was Duryodhana killed?

To fulfill vow for insulting Draupadi

What were the relationships between Bhima and Duryodhana?

Bhima (Bhima was second Pandava brother) killed Duryodhana (Duryodhana was eldest Kaurava brother, main antagonist).

Which sides were Bhima and Duryodhana fighting for?

Bhima was fighting for the Pandava side, while Duryodhana was fighting for the Kaurava side.