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Who killed the five sons of Dhraupadi when they were sleeping?

  1. Shalya

  2. Kripacharya

  3. Ashvatthama

  4. Kritvarma
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Explanation

Ashvatthama, son of Drona, killed the five sons of Draupadi (Upapandavas) while they were sleeping at night during the aftermath of the Kurukshetra war. This was an act of revenge against the Pandavas. Shalya, Kripacharya, and Kritavarma were other warriors who fought on the Kaurava side but didn't commit this specific act.

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