Multiple choice general knowledge culture

What was the name of the kingdom which belonged to Sahkuni ? Mamaji of Kauravas.

  1. Hastinapur

  2. Kashi

  3. Gandhar

  4. Patliputra
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Explanation

Shakuni (also called Saubala) was the prince of Gandhar (modern-day Kandahar in Afghanistan) and brother of Gandhari. He came to Hastinapura after his sister's marriage to Dhritarashtra and became the key conspirator against the Pandavas. His kingdom was Gandhar, not Hastinapur, Kashi, or Patliputra.

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