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Shikhandi killed by Ashwatthama

Killed

Shikhandi

Pandava

Killer

Ashwatthama

Kaurava

How It Happened

Killed in night attack

Why It Happened

To avenge Bhishma's fall

About Shikhandi

Shikhandi was responsible for Bhishma's fall. He was killed by Ashwatthama.

Relations

Son of Drupada, instrumental in Bhishma's fall

About Ashwatthama

Ashwatthama avenged Bhishma's fall by killing Shikhandi.

Relations

Son of Drona, warrior on Kaurava side

Frequently Asked Questions

On which day was Shikhandi killed?

Shikhandi was killed on Day 18 of the Kurukshetra War.

Who killed Shikhandi?

Shikhandi was killed by Ashwatthama.

How was Shikhandi killed?

Killed in night attack

Why was Shikhandi killed?

To avenge Bhishma's fall

What were the relationships between Ashwatthama and Shikhandi?

Ashwatthama (Son of Drona, warrior on Kaurava side) killed Shikhandi (Son of Drupada, instrumental in Bhishma's fall).

Which sides were Ashwatthama and Shikhandi fighting for?

Ashwatthama was fighting for the Kaurava side, while Shikhandi was fighting for the Pandava side.