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Karna killed by Arjuna

Killed

Karna

Kaurava

Killer

Arjuna

Pandava

How It Happened

Struck by Arjuna's arrow in neck while chariot wheel stuck in mud

Why It Happened

Part of war; Arjuna and Karna were arch-enemies

About Karna

Karna was great warrior but fought for Kauravas. He was killed by Arjuna.

Relations

Karna was son of Kunti, half-brother of Pandavas

About Arjuna

Arjuna defeated his arch-enemy Karna.

Relations

Arjuna was third Pandava brother

Frequently Asked Questions

On which day was Karna killed?

Karna was killed on Day 16 of the Kurukshetra War.

Who killed Karna?

Karna was killed by Arjuna.

How was Karna killed?

Struck by Arjuna's arrow in neck while chariot wheel stuck in mud

Why was Karna killed?

Part of war; Arjuna and Karna were arch-enemies

What were the relationships between Arjuna and Karna?

Arjuna (Arjuna was third Pandava brother) killed Karna (Karna was son of Kunti, half-brother of Pandavas).

Which sides were Arjuna and Karna fighting for?

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