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In Hindu mythology, who is the half brother of Ravana, the king of Lanka?

  1. Kubera

  2. Varuna

  3. Maricha

  4. Yama
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In Hindu mythology, Kubera is the half-brother of Ravana. Both were sons of Vishrava, but had different mothers - Ravana was born to Kaikesi (a demoness) while Kubera was born to Ilavida (a deva or celestial being). Kubera is the god of wealth and the ruler of Lanka before Ravana defeated him and took over the kingdom.

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