Multiple choice general knowledge history He had taken a vow of life long celibacy in Mahabharata. Kripacharya Dronacharya Bhishma Ashwathama Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Bhishma took a solemn vow of lifelong celibacy (and gave up his claim to the throne) so that his father Shantanu could marry Satyavati, whose father demanded her children inherit the throne.