Delete statement taking more time for deleting 1 million records (no replies)

Hi,

we have more than 2 millon records on the mysql database table and wanted to delete 1 million records from that. i am using delete statement with limit 10000 records which each statement is taking 2 to 4 minutes to complete it. which is the best way to delete all 1 million records in less time.

Query OK, 10000 rows affected (2 min 31.34 sec)

Query OK, 10000 rows affected (2 min 30.13 sec)

Query OK, 10000 rows affected (2 min 34.43 sec)

Query OK, 10000 rows affected (2 min 47.65 sec)

Query OK, 10000 rows affected (3 min 16.00 sec)

Query OK, 10000 rows affected (3 min 35.04 sec)

Query OK, 10000 rows affected (4 min 15.93 sec)

Query OK, 10000 rows affected (4 min 53.16 sec)

Query OK, 10000 rows affected (5 min 45.03 sec)

Regards,
Raj