Lakshmana
The son of Duryodhana, killed by Abhimanyu.
Accounts of this vary across texts and traditions. This entry primarily follows Mahabharata, with other tellings (Puranic traditions (Harivamsha, Bhagavata Purana), Regional retellings) noted where relevant.
Lakshmana Kumara is the son of Duryodhana and Bhanumati. He is not the same person as Rama's brother Lakshmana.
On the thirteenth day of the war, Lakshmana Kumara was killed in a fight with Abhimanyu. His death made Duryodhana determined to have Abhimanyu killed.
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.