Who was the son of Dronacharya?

Who was the son of Dronacharya? Ashwatthama was Dronacharya’s son in the Mahabharata.

Ashwatthama was born to Drona and Kripi, the sister of the warrior Kripa. His name is traditionally linked to the horse-like cry he made at birth. He grew up in poverty, and stories of his childhood emphasize Drona’s determination to secure a better future for him.

Drona later became the martial instructor of the Kuru princes, including the Pandavas and Kauravas. Ashwatthama trained alongside them and received special instruction from his father, including knowledge of powerful celestial weapons. He became a close ally of Duryodhana and fought for the Kaurava side.

After Drona’s death, Ashwatthama carried out a night raid on the Pandava camp, killing Dhrishtadyumna and the five sons of Draupadi. Krishna’s curse then condemned him to wander the earth in suffering. Ashwatthama is also known by spellings such as Ashvatthama and Ashvatthaman.