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Ghatotkacha killed by Karna

Killed

Ghatotkacha

Pandava

Killer

Karna

Kaurava

How It Happened

Killed by Karna with Indrastra

Why It Happened

Part of war; Ghatotkacha was a powerful rakshasa warrior on Pandava side

About Ghatotkacha

Ghatotkacha was a powerful rakshasa who fought for the Pandavas. He was killed by Karna.

Relations

Son of Bhima and Hidimbi

About Karna

Karna used Indrastra to kill Ghatotkacha.

Relations

Great warrior on Kaurava side, son of Kunti

Frequently Asked Questions

On which day was Ghatotkacha killed?

Ghatotkacha was killed on Day 14 of the Kurukshetra War.

Who killed Ghatotkacha?

Ghatotkacha was killed by Karna.

How was Ghatotkacha killed?

Killed by Karna with Indrastra

Why was Ghatotkacha killed?

Part of war; Ghatotkacha was a powerful rakshasa warrior on Pandava side

What were the relationships between Karna and Ghatotkacha?

Karna (Great warrior on Kaurava side, son of Kunti) killed Ghatotkacha (Son of Bhima and Hidimbi).

Which sides were Karna and Ghatotkacha fighting for?

Karna was fighting for the Kaurava side, while Ghatotkacha was fighting for the Pandava side.