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Which son of Dhritarashtra threw away his weapons in protest against attack on abhimanyu

  1. yuyutsu

  2. salya

  3. dushshasana

  4. mardhajitha
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Yuyutsu, the righteous son of Dhritarashtra, threw away his weapons in protest when the Kauravas launched a cowardly, combined attack on Abhimanyu. Disgusted by this violation of warrior ethics (multiple warriors attacking one simultaneously), he abandoned the fight. This act was consistent with his character; he had earlier sided with the Pandavas, recognizing the adharma in Duryodhana's actions. Yuyutsu represents the voice of conscience among the Kauravas.

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