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Origins and family
As Matsya's military strongman, he possessed influence greater than many courtiers.
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Mahabharata · Commander of Matsya
Kichaka
Powerful commander whose harassment of Draupadi ended in a secret duel with Bhima.
MahabharataAbuse of powerRank
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Biography
The story of Kichaka
Kichaka is powerful commander whose harassment of Draupadi ended in a secret duel with Bhima. Brother of Queen Sudeshna; commander under Virata.
As Matsya's military strongman, he possessed influence greater than many courtiers.
During the Pandavas' incognito year he pursued Draupadi, who served as Sairandhri, despite her refusals.
Draupadi and Bhima devised a trap in the dance hall.
Bhima killed him in a brutal nighttime fight, freeing Draupadi from his threat.
Life journey
Four defining chapters
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Rise and relationships
During the Pandavas' incognito year he pursued Draupadi, who served as Sairandhri, despite her refusals.
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Defining crisis
Draupadi and Bhima devised a trap in the dance hall.
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Final phase and legacy
Bhima killed him in a brutal nighttime fight, freeing Draupadi from his threat.
Rank and physical power collapse when used to violate another's dignity.
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