The Pandavas & Kauravas
Famous Vows & Curses
Kurukshetra War
Mentors & Celestial Weapons
Trivia & Key Events
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Eldest of the Pandava brothers, known for his commitment to Dharma.

Who is Yudhishthira?

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Devavrata took this vow to never marry or claim the throne of Hastinapura.

What is the Bheeshma Pratigya (Vow of Bhishma)?

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This is how many days did the great war of Kurukshetra lasted.

What is 18?

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The teacher (guru) of both Kauravas and Pandavas, specialized in archery.

Who is Dronacharya?

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The scribe of the Mahabharata who wrote down the text dictated by Vyasa.

Who is Ganesha?

200

The blind king of Hastinapura, father of the 100 Kauravas.

Who is Dhritarashtra?

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Gandhari cursed this person that his entire clan would perish due to self-destruction.

Who is Krishna?

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The text dictated by Vyasa, it is often called this "J" word in its original form.

What is Jaya?

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The celestial weapon given to Karna by Indra in exchange for his Kavacha and Kundala.

What is the Shakti Astra (or Sakthi)?

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The game which led to the 12-year exile and 1-year in hiding for the Pandavas.

What is the game of dice (Dyutakrida)?

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Wife of the Pandavas who was born from a sacrificial fire.

Who is Draupadi?

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This sage cursed Karna that he would forget his celestial weapon mantras at the moment of his death.

Who is Parashurama?

300

On the 10th day, this commander fell, creating a bed of arrows.

Who is Bhishma?

300

The Guru Dakshina demanded by Drona from Ekalavya.

What is his right thumb?

300

The location where all Pandavas except Yudhisthira died on their final journey.

What is during their ascent to heaven?

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The son of Arjuna and Subhadra who managed to enter the Chakravyuha formation.

Who is Abhimanyu?

400

Bhima swore this gory vow after the humiliation of Draupadi in the dice game.

What is drinking Dushasana's blood?

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Arjuna's chariot flag in the battle, often called Kapidhvaja, was marked by this god.

Who is Hanuman?

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Arjuna obtained this ultimate weapon from Lord Shiva after a intense penance.

What is the Pashupatastra?

400

The Pandavas built this magnificent, elusive capital city, which later became the cause of Duryodhana's jealousy.

What is Indraprastha?

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Kaurava brother who opposed the disrobing of Draupadi in the court.

Who is Vikarna?

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The curse that made Arjuna become a eunuch for a year, which he later used as a blessing during exile.

What was Urvashi’s curse?

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The only Kaurava brother to survive the war.

Who is Yuyutsu?

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The Gandharva who taught Arjuna music and dance during his exile.

Who is Chitrasena?

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Arjuna killed this warrior on the 14th day, defying his protection by 7 Akshauhini armies.

Who is Jayadratha?

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