Kauravas
Duryodhana
दुर्योधन
The Eldest Kaurava
Who was Duryodhana?
Duryodhana (दुर्योधन): The Eldest Kaurava, one of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata. The eldest of the 100 sons of Dhritarashtra and Gandhari.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | दुर्योधन |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | The Eldest Kaurava |
| Faction | Kauravas |
| Key traits | Ambitious, Proud, Jealous |
| Featured in | 32 stories |
About Duryodhana
The eldest of the 100 sons of Dhritarashtra and Gandhari. From birth, omens predicted he would bring about the destruction of the Kuru lineage. His fierce rivalry with the Pandavas leads to the great war.
In Their Words
It is clear that this son of yours will bring about the destruction of this lineage.
Duryodhana
Traits
- Ambitious
- Proud
- Jealous
Places in Duryodhana's Story
Drawn from the stories Duryodhana appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Kauravas.