Multiple choice general knowledge culture

The dice of the dice game (Mahabharata) were made up of whose bone?

  1. Pandu's

  2. Vyasa

  3. Hidimbi

  4. King Subala of Gandhara
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Explanation

According to the Mahabharata, the dice used in the infamous dice game between Yudhishthira and Duryodhana were made from the bones of King Subala of Gandhara, who was the father of Shakuni. This detail highlights the familial revenge aspect of Shakuni's role in the dice game. The bones were said to be enchanted to always roll in Duryodhana's favor.

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