Where did Drona go when he was insulted by Drupada?
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Hastinapura
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Indraprastha
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Kishkinda
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Panchala
After being insulted by Drupada (who mocked him for being poor despite being a Brahmin), Dronacharya went to Hastinapura. There, he became the royal guru (teacher) for the Kuru princes - both the Pandavas and Kauravas. This was a turning point that led to the legendary rivalry between Drona's students (Arjuna) and Drupada's son (Dhrishtadyumna). Indraprastha was built later by the Pandavas. Kishkindha is the monkey kingdom from Ramayana. Panchala was Drupada's kingdom where the insult occurred.
To answer this question, we need to understand the context of the relationship between Drona and Drupada. Drona was a skilled warrior and a teacher of the Kuru princes, including Arjuna. Drupada was the king of Panchala and a childhood friend of Drona. However, their relationship changed when Drupada insulted Drona by refusing to give him half of his kingdom, as promised during their childhood.
Option A) Hastinapura - This option is incorrect because Hastinapura is the capital city of the Kuru kingdom and the home of the Kuru princes. Drona did not go to Hastinapura when he was insulted by Drupada.
Option B) Indraprastha - This option is incorrect because Indraprastha is the capital city of the Pandavas, the Kuru princes, and their wife Draupadi. Drona did not go to Indraprastha when he was insulted by Drupada.
Option C) Kishkinda - This option is incorrect because Kishkinda is the kingdom of the Vanara king Sugriva in the epic Ramayana. Drona did not go to Kishkinda when he was insulted by Drupada.
Option D) Panchala - This option is correct because Panchala is the kingdom ruled by Drupada. When Drona was insulted by Drupada, he left and went to Panchala.
The correct answer is option D) Panchala.