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Which Boon did Bhisma has ?

  1. Boon to Kill Arjun

  2. Boon to win battle of Mahabharat

  3. Boon to be King of Hastinapur

  4. Boon to Choose moment of his own dealth
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Explanation

Bhishma received the boon of 'Ichcha Mrityu' - the power to choose the moment of his own death. This boon was granted by his father Shantanu after Bhishma took the terrible vow of lifelong celibacy to enable his father's marriage to Satyavati. This meant Bhishma could die only when he wished to, making him nearly invincible in battle.

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