Introduction
Khara is a Rakshasa chief who commanded the outpost of Janasthana in the Dandaka forest. He is described as a brother of Shurpanakha.
This article primarily follows the Valmiki Ramayana. Where a well-known detail comes from a later retelling or tradition, the article identifies it.
Family
- Father: Vishrava
- Mother: Kaikesi
- Siblings: Kubera, Ravana, Kumbhakarna, Vibhishana, Shurpanakha, Dushana, Trishiras
The battle
When Shurpanakha came to him, Khara sent fourteen of his best fighters, and then a full army of fourteen thousand under his own command with Dushana and Trishiras. Rama fought them alone while Lakshmana guarded Sita, and killed all of them, including Khara.