Multiple choice general knowledge culture Who was the father of Parashuraam - an avatar of Vishnu Brighu Vashisht Jamadhagni Kashyap Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Parashurama was born to Jamadagni (spelled Jamadhagni here) and Renuka. He is the sixth avatar of Vishnu, known for his axe and his vow to exterminate the Kshatriya warrior class in revenge for his father's death.