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Kichaka
Kichaka, was queen Sudeshna`s brother who was killed by Bhima as he teased Draupadi with indecent proposal.

Kichaka, was the brother of queen Sudeshna. He was commander in chief of Matsya army under king Virata.

Pandavas took shelter in Virata`s palace during the one year of the hidden exile. Pandavas and Draupadi were in disguise. Draupadi was the hairdresser of queen Sudeshna under the name Sairindhri. Kichaka liked Sairindhri and allured her all the time. He also disturbed her with vulgar proposal. Bhima was the chef in Virata`s kitchen. He came to know about Kichaka. He waited in Draupadi`s room and when Kichaka came thinking Draupadi was lying in her bed, Bhima immediately killed him.

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(Last Updated on : 9/09/2009)
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