Is it true that duryodhan went to heaven?

Yes Duryodhan went to heaven because he had positive traits which were diminished under his negative character. Legend has it that Yudisthira is angry that Duryodhana, the cause of much evil, has earned a place in heaven. Lord Indra explains that he has served his time in hell, and has also been a good king.

What is the age of Karna when he died?

Karna was of age 107 years when he died on 17th day of Mahabharata War (BCE 3138). Karna was 16 years elder to Yuddhisthira.

Did Duryodhana used Karna?

So to answer your question – yes, Duryodhana did indeed consider Karna as his friend and Karna was equally loyal to him in return.

Who was Karna his previous birth?

The eldest Kaurava was Duryodhana. His best friend was Karna. Karna was actually the eldest son of Kunti, the mother of the Pandavas. Because of circumstances, he was brought up as the son of charioteer.

How did Bhishma tell Duryodhana that Karna was Kaunteya?

Bhishma says he knew long back, but refuses to tell Duryodhana, cautioning him that the truth could hurt him more. But Duryodhana persists, and then Bhishma tells him that Karna was Kaunteya. Shocked by that revelation Duryodhana asks Bhishma if Karna knew this, and Bhishma says yes.

What happened to Duryodhana after the 18th day?

After the 18th day afternoon, after the kaurava army was completely annihilated except for a few handful of folks (Duryodhana, Kripa, Aswattama, Kritavarma, the army of Yadhavas that came with Kritavarma, and Srinjayas), Duryodhana goes to a lake and takes rest. The Pandavas arrive shortly and challenge Duryodhana to come out and fight.

How did Karna fight as an Adhiratha?

His mace was covered in blood and flesh as he scorched the ranks of Duryodhana’s army. He then ascended his chariot and proceeded behind Arjuna toward the place where Karna was engaged in combat. Karna was exhibiting the full qualities of an adhiratha. He was singlehandedly fighting the great warriors of the Pandava army.

Was Karna a Kshatriya?

He tells the grandsire anyone who witnessed Karna’s battle would have thought he must have been a kshatriya. The Bhishma responds saying that was because he (Karna) indeed was a kshatriya. Taken aback by this statement Duryodhana asks Bhishma if the latter knew about Karna’s birth and background.