Multiple choice general knowledge

Name the king who captured bhima as a python and was destined to be released if yudhishtra answered his questions

  1. vajranakha

  2. nahusha

  3. bhogadatta

  4. vevadatta
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Explanation

Nahusha, a former king of the lunar dynasty, was cursed to become a python and could only be released if someone answered his questions correctly. He captured Bhima, and Yudhishthira answered his questions to free his brother. After being satisfied with Yudhishthira's wisdom, Nahusha was released from his curse and ascended to heaven.

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