What are some unknown facts about Ashwatthama in the Mahabharata?

 

1. Ashwatthama was the unified incarnation of four deities Lord Shiva, Yama, Kama and Krodha.
2. Ashwatthama neighed like Indra's horse Ucchaihshrava when he was born to Drona's wife Kripi.
3. Ashwatthama received the knowledge of Narayanastra from his father Drona.
4. Ashwatthama was the first warrior ever who cut the string of Gandiva bow. He achieved the feat in the fight with Arjuna in Virat war.
5. The flagpole of Ashwatthama's chariot was marked by the symbol of lion's tail.
6. Ashwatthama was a Maharatha as stated by Bhishma in Mahabharata.
7. Ashwatthama killed notable Pandava warriors like Nila, Vriddhakshatra, Sudarshana and Malayadwaja.
8. Ashwatthama defeated foremost Pandava warriors like Bhima, Satyaki, Dhristadyumna and Shikhandi.
9. Ashwatthama killed Ghatotkacha's son Anjanaparva on the 14th night.
10. Ashwatthama killed one Akshauhini of demons on the 14th night. Those demons were Paulomas and Yatudhanas who fought for the Pandava side.
11. Ashwatthama invoked Narayanastra upon the Pandava army on the 15th day to avenge his father Drona's death.
12. Ashwatthama invoked another lethal weapon Agneyastra on the 15th day and killed one Akshauhini of Pandava soilders.
13. Ashwatthama was instated as the Kourava commander by Kripa after the conclusion of Kurukshetra war.
14. Ashwatthama received a scimitar from Lord Shiva when he approached the Pandava camp to kill the remaining warriors.
15. Ashwatthama fired Brahmastra and killed the foetus inside Uttara's womb. However Lord Krishna invoked his power of austerities and gave new life to the foetus.
16. Ashwatthama was cursed by Lord Krishna to live for three thousand years in the forests.