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Bhishma's original name?

  1. Devavrata

  2. Sikhandin

  3. Vidura

  4. Yayathi
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Bhishma, the granduncle of the Pandavas and Kauravas, was originally named Devavrata. He was the son of King Shantanu and Ganga, and took the name Bhishma after his terrible oath of celibacy.

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