Multiple choice general knowledge

Bhishma brought three brides for his brother Vichitravirya to marry. But among them one bride was not actually being married to Vichitravirya. Who was she?

  1. Amba

  2. Ambalika

  3. Ambika

  4. Satyavati
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Explanation

When Bhishma abducted the three princesses Amba, Ambika, and Ambalika from their swayamvara for his brother Vichitravirya, Amba revealed she was already in love with Salva, another king. She was allowed to leave, while Ambika and Ambalika married Vichitravirya. Amba later sought revenge against Bhishma and was reborn as Shikhandi.

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