Kauravas
Dushasana
दुशासन
The Cruel Prince
Who was Dushasana?
Dushasana (दुशासन): The Cruel Prince, one of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata. Second eldest of the Kauravas, Duryodhana's closest ally.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | दुशासन |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | The Cruel Prince |
| Faction | Kauravas |
| Key traits | Cruel, Loyal to Duryodhana, Proud, Violent |
| Notable relationships | Brother: Duryodhana, Killer: Bhima, Victim of his cruelty: Draupadi |
| Featured in | 7 stories |
About Dushasana
Second eldest of the Kauravas, Duryodhana's closest ally. His attempt to disrobe Draupadi earned him Bhima's terrible vengeance.
In Their Words
She is our slave now!
Dushasana
Traits
- Cruel
- Loyal to Duryodhana
- Proud
- Violent
Story Appearances
- The Infinite SariTries to disrobe Draupadi
Character Arc
- The CrimeDrags Draupadi by her hair
- The VengeanceBhima tears open his chest
Key Relationships
- BrotherDuryodhana
- KillerBhima
- Victim of his crueltyDraupadi
Places in Dushasana's Story
Drawn from the stories Dushasana appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Kauravas.