Multiple choice general knowledge culture

What was the real name of Mahabharat?

  1. Vijaya

  2. Jaya

  3. Ajaya

  4. Parajaya
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Explanation

The Mahabharata was originally named 'Jaya,' meaning victory. This earlier version consisted of about 8,800 verses composed by Vyasa. It was later expanded to 'Bharata' (24,000 verses) and finally to the massive 'Mahabharata' (100,000 verses) we know today.

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