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Who among the following, was one of the Sons of Satyawati, who was the wife of King Shantanu?

  1. Dhritarashtra

  2. Pandu

  3. Chitrangada

  4. Vidura
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Explanation

Satyawati had two sons with King Shantanu: Chitrangada and Vichitravirya. After Shantanu's death, Chitrangada became king but was killed in a battle with a Gandharva also named Chitrangada. Dhritarashtra and Pandu were grandsons of Satyawati (sons of Ambika and Ambalika via Ved Vyasa), while Vidura was also a grandson (son of a maid servant via Ved Vyasa).

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