How It Happened
Killed by Yudhishthira in battle
Why It Happened
Part of war; Shalya fought on Kaurava side
About Shalya
Shalya was skilled warrior and uncle to some Pandavas. He fought for Kauravas and was killed by Yudhishthira.
Relations
Shalya was maternal uncle of Nakula and Sahadeva
About Yudhishthira
Yudhishthira defeated Shalya.
Relations
Yudhishthira was eldest Pandava brother
Frequently Asked Questions
On which day was Shalya killed?
Shalya was killed on Day 18 of the Kurukshetra War.
Who killed Shalya?
Shalya was killed by Yudhishthira.
How was Shalya killed?
Killed by Yudhishthira in battle
Why was Shalya killed?
Part of war; Shalya fought on Kaurava side
What were the relationships between Yudhishthira and Shalya?
Yudhishthira (Yudhishthira was eldest Pandava brother) killed Shalya (Shalya was maternal uncle of Nakula and Sahadeva).
Which sides were Yudhishthira and Shalya fighting for?
Yudhishthira was fighting for the Pandava side, while Shalya was fighting for the Kaurava side.