The world's oldest epic, Mahabharata is the saga of a war fought over power between the Pandavas and the Kauravas who came from the same family. It is a good example of different people's perception of right and wrong at different times.
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Born to Kunti and Surya the sun God, but brought up by a low caste charioteer and his wife, this great hero lived such a life that today he is another name for generosity and loyalty. To him loyalty was more important than the emperor's throne. Who are we talking about?
Karna
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Nakul
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Arjun
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Abhimanyu
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A tribal boy, he practised archery for years keeping the statue of Guru Dronacharya who only taught the royal family before him. Realising that the boy was a better archer than Arjun, his favourite and known to be the best student, Guru Dronacharya asked him to cut of his thumb as 'guru dakshina' (a tradition in which a disciple gives an offering to his master for the learning he has achieved). Who was this young boy?
Baliram
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Keshav
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Eklavya
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Laxhman
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This brave young boy knew the secret of entering a 'chakravyuooh' or a battle formation based on encirclement but did not know how to get out of it. In the battle fought at Kurukshetra, he fought endlessly and when Guru Dronacharya saw that he was unbeatable, he ordered the Kauravas to break his bow and then smash his chariot from behind. Name this daring boy.
Sahdev
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Prahlad
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Abhimanyu
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Brihannala
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Son of Bheem, physically the strongest of the five Pandavas, he had supernatural powers of becoming invisible and changing his size. These powers were given to him by his mother Hidimba who herself belonged to the demon clan (asura). During the Mahabharata he used his magic to overpower the Kauravas and gave up his life for his uncle Arjun. What was his name?
Ashwathama
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Ghatotkach
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Kumbhakaran
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Shambak
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Another brave warrior in the army of the Kauravas, he shared his name with an elephant. He had acquired the most effective 'Astra' or weapon. Known as Brahmastra, the astra never failed. When it was aimed at a particular person that person was sure to die. In the battle he used it to kill Ghatotkach. Who are we referring to?
Dhrishtadyumna
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Bahabali
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Ashwathama
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Yuyutsu
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'Mama' (mother's brother) of the Kauravas, he was cunning and crafty. He had a big hand in instigating Duryodhan, the eldest son of Dhritrashtra, against the Pandavas which developed into the Mahabharata war. What was the name of this character?
Shikhandi
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Dushasana
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Chitrangadh
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Shakuni
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He was the son of river Ganga and stayed a bachelor all his life. Although he knew that the Kauravas were at fault he stayed by them till the end of his life as he had lived with them. Who are we referring to?
Bhishma
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Ved Vyas
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Kripacharya
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Vidur
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When Bhishma, the great grand uncle of the Kauravas and the Pandavas, refused to marry Amba, she sat in penance and got a boon from Lord Shiva that she would be able to kill Bhishma who himself had the boon of being immortal. In her next birth she was born a man and fought from the side of the Pandavas. Bhishma had sworn never to raise arms on a woman so when he came before him, Bhishma dropped his arms and gave up. Who did Amba take rebirth as?
Vyasa
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Shikhandi
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Jayadarath
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Dadheechi
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Born in Hastinapur, he was the son of Rishi Vyas and the servant of Ambika and Ambalika. Later on he became the mahamantri (Prime Minister) of Hastinapur. He was among the very few to see the true form of God in Dhritarastra's court when Krishna was there as 'shanti dut' or messanger for peace. Who are we referring to?
Vibhishan
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Shalya
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Bali
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Vidur
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The son of a bard and a member in the court of the blind king Dhritrashtra, he was gifted with the power of seeing events happening elsewhere in the world. Some say that this power was given to him by Guru Kripacharya specially during the war so that he could narrate the events to the blind king while some say that he was born with it. What was his name?
Sanjay
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Vikarna
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Parikshit
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Uttara
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