Duryodhana

Proper noun

Meaning

Duryodhana

A major character in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, the eldest of the Kauravas.

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Examples

Dhritarashtra, Bhishma, and the other elders are aghast at the situation, but Duryodhana is adamant that there is no place for two crown princes in Hastinapura. Source: Internet

Shakuni, Duryodhana and Dusasana plot to get rid of the Pandavas. Source: Internet

Both Duryodhana and Yudhishthira claim to be first in line to inherit the throne. Source: Internet

The birth of Duryodhana took place after the birth of Karna, Yudhishthira and Bhima, but before the birth of the remaining Pandava brothers. Source: Internet

Dhritarashtra wanted his own son Duryodhana to become king and lets his ambition get in the way of preserving justice. Source: Internet

Upon this, Krishna reminded Bhima of his vow to kill Duryodhana by hitting him on the thigh, and Bhima did the same to win the war despite it being against the rules of mace-fight (since Duryodhana had himself broken Dharma in all his past acts). Source: Internet

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