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In the Mahabharata, who was Dushasana, and how did his actions enrage the Pandavas?

Subject: Static GK (General Knowledge)

Book: Mahabharata Characters

Dushasana is Duryodhana’s younger brother, notorious for his role in Draupadi’s humiliation. Alongside Duryodhana, he embodies the cruelty that ultimately pushes the Pandavas to seek vengeance.

### Family & Brotherhood
- **Father**: Dhritarashtra
- **Mother**: Gandhari
- **Main Ally**: Duryodhana

### Key Deeds
- **Dice-Hall Disgrace**: Drags Draupadi by her hair and attempts to disrobe her, igniting Bhima’s vow to tear open Dushasana’s chest.
- **War Participation**: Fights throughout the Kurukshetra War, reflecting the Kauravas’ aggression.

### Outcome
- **Death by Bhima**: Bhima fulfills his oath by killing Dushasana, symbolizing retribution for Draupadi’s insult.

Dushasana’s unrestrained behavior epitomizes the moral corruption fueling the great war. His demise affirms the epic’s stance that grave violations of honor do not go unpunished.