Ravana Commands Indrajit to Avenge Khara
Ravana learns that Kumbhakarna, Prahasta, and Dhumraksha have been killed in battle. He summons his son Indrajit and commands him to kill Rama, Sugriva, and Lakshmana, reminding him of his past victory over Indra himself. Indrajit agrees, dons his armour, mounts his chariot, and proceeds to the battlefield.
Markandeya said: On hearing that Kumbhakarna with his followers, the great archer Prahasta, and the immensely energetic Dhumraksha had been killed in battle, Ravana spoke to his son, the brave Indrajit.
"O destroyer of enemies! Kill Rama, Sugriva, and Lakshmana. O good son! You have earned a blazing renown for me by vanquishing in battle Shachi's consort, the thousand-eyed one and the wielder of the vajra (thunderbolt). O destroyer of enemies! O supreme among those who wield weapons! Remain invisible or visible. Use the divine weapons obtained as boons. Kill my enemies. O unblemished one! Not to speak of the others, even Rama, Lakshmana, and Sugriva are incapable of withstanding the touch of your arrows. O unblemished one! O mighty-armed one! Even Prahasta and Kumbhakarna could not complete the task of avenging Khara. Go and accomplish that in battle. Using your sharp arrows, kill my enemies and their soldiers today. O son! Increase my delight, as you have done in the past by making Vasava (Indra) captive."
Having heard these words, Indrajit agreed. He donned his armour, mounted his chariot, and made his way towards the battlefield. Aranyaka Parva, Chapter 569