Dushasana

Dushasana (Sanskrit: दुःशासन,दुःशासन, Duḥśāsana lit. 'hard to rule'), also spelled Duhshasana, Dussasana or Duhsasana, also known as Sushasana, is an antagonist in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. He was second eldest among the Kaurava princes and the younger brother of Duryodhana. Dushasana's jealousy and herd mentality were the two qualities said to have led to his downfall in the Mahabharata.

Dushasana
Dushasana disrobing Draupadi
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Family
  • Dhritarashtra (father)
  • Gandhari (mother)
  • Drumasena (son) and Unknown daughter
  • Duryodhana, Vikarna, Chitrasena and 96 other brothers
  • Duhsala (sister)
  • Yuyutsu (half-brother) (siblings)
  • Pandavas (paternal half- cousins)
  • Shakuni (maternal uncle)
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