A Rakshasa commander at Janasthana, killed by Rama.
Accounts of this vary across texts and traditions. This entry primarily follows Valmiki Ramayana, with other tellings (Ramcharitmanas (Tulsidas), Regional and folk traditions) noted where relevant.
Introduction
Dushana is a Rakshasa commander who served with Khara at Janasthana, in the Dandaka forest.
Family
The battle
Dushana led part of the army against Rama and was killed by him.
This entry is independently written for myVamsam using the sources listed above.
Where traditions differ, this entry identifies the relevant tradition rather than presenting one account as universally established fact.