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Hiranyakashipu was slayed by which avataar of Vishnu?

  1. Varaha

  2. Narsimha

  3. Kurma

  4. Krishna
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Explanation

Narasimha (Narsimha), the lion-man avatar of Vishnu, slew the demon king Hiranyakashipu. This avatar was created to kill Hiranyakashipu, who had a boon preventing death by man or beast, day or night, indoors or outdoors. Narashamha (half-lion, half-man) killed him at dusk on a threshold, bypassing all protections.

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