Adi Parva
Who wrote the Mahabharata while Vyasa dictated it?
Lord Ganesha
(dictated by Sage Vyasa)
Who was the maternal uncle of the Kauravas who masterminded the dice game?
Shakuni
How many years did the Pandavas spend in forest exile?
12 Years
Who goes as a peace messenger to the Kaurava court?
Krishna
Which weapon is Bhima most famous for using?
Mace (Gada)
What was Bhishma’s original name before he took his "terrible vow"?
Devavrata
Who gave Karna the "Vasavi Shakti" weapon?
Lord Indra
Which forest is primarily associated with the Pandavas’ early exile?
Kamyaka Forest
Which Pandava brother was known for his mastery of the twin horses and medicine?
Nakula and Sahadeva
What was the name of the lake where Duryodhana hid at the end of the war?
Lake Dwaipayana
Which sage cursed Pandu, preventing him from approaching his wives?
Sage Kindama
Who was the father of Shakuni?
King Subala
Who was the Yaksha actually in disguise?
Yama
What was the name of the bow Karna used?
Vijaya
How many "Akshauhinis" (divisions) made up the Kaurava army?
11 Akshauhinis
Who was the grandfather of Bhishma
King Pratipa
Who was the wife of Sahadeva?
Vijaya
(Daughter of Dyutimat)
Which sage narrates many ancient stories to the Pandavas during exile?
Markandeya
Who is sent by Dhritarashtra to the Pandavas as a messenger?
Sanjaya
Whose attack made Krishna nearly break his vow?
Bhishma
Who was the mother of Kripa and Kripi?
Janapadi
(An Apsara)
What was the name of the 100th Kaurava brother (often forgotten)?
Dharmanetra
(or similar obscure names in local variations)
Who was the Nag Kanya who married Arjuna?
Ulupi
Which warrior fought for the Kauravas but was the son of a Pandava (Arjuna)?
Iravan
How many days did Karna serve as the commander-in-chief of the Kaurava army?
2 Days