Multiple choice general knowledge

What was the name of Drona's father?

  1. Kashyap

  2. Bhardhwaja

  3. Parashurama

  4. None
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Explanation

Dronacharya (Drona) was the son of Rishi Bharadvaja (also spelled Bhardwaja), making him a Brahmin by birth. He learned warfare from his father and Parasurama, and became the royal preceptor to both the Pandava and Kaurava princes. His father Bharadvaja was a revered sage in Hindu tradition.

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