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.