Multiple choice general knowledge history

Bhishma's real name was

  1. Bharata

  2. Kuru

  3. Devavrata

  4. Shantanu
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Explanation

Bhishma was born as Devavrata, son of King Shantanu and goddess Ganga. He acquired the name "Bhishma" (one of terrible oath) after taking the terrible oath of celibacy to enable his father's marriage to Satyavati.

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