Mahabharata Quiz

Ashwathama became the last commander of the Kaurava army after Karna's death on the 17th day of battle. Following Karna's fall, Duryodhana appointed Ashwathama as the supreme commander. Shalya, who was Karna's charioteer, commanded briefly before Karna, while Kripacharya was a senior warrior but never the final commander.

Jayadratha received a boon from Lord Shiva that enabled him to hold back all the Pandavas except Arjuna for one day. This powerful boon was crucial in the Chakravyuha formation, where Abhimanyu was trapped and killed. Jayadratha had performed severe penance to please Shiva, who granted him this temporary divine protection.

Susharma, the king of Trigarta, along with his brothers engaged Arjuna in a fierce battle on the day the Chakravyuha was formed. This was a planned strategy to keep Arjuna away from the battlefield, allowing Drona to capture Yudhistira.

According to the Mahabharata, Bhishma as the supreme commander of the Kaurava army killed 10,000 soldiers and warriors every single day during the first 10 days of the war. This reflects his unparalleled warrior prowess and strategic importance.

Duryodhana arranged for elaborate hospitality for Shalya during his journey, creating a debt of gratitude. When Shalya offered to repay him, Duryodhana asked that he fight against the Pandavas in the upcoming war, forcing Shalya to honor his promise.

According to Hindu tradition, the epic Mahabharata was dictated by sage Vedavyasa, who recited it while Lord Ganesh wrote it down.

Urvashi, a celestial maiden (apsara), was attracted to Arjuna while he was in Indraloka. When he rejected her advances out of respect (considering her an ancestor), she cursed him to become a eunuch for a year.

To answer this question, the user needs to have knowledge of the characters in the Hindu epic, Mahabharata.

Beeshmaka was a prominent king of Vidarbha Kingdom and the father of Rukmini, who was the wife of Lord Krishna. Therefore, the correct answer is:

The Answer is: C

To solve this question, the user needs to have knowledge of the Indian epic, Mahabharata. The Rajasuya Yagna is a significant event in the epic, and Bheema plays a key role in it.

Now, let's go through each option and explain why it is right or wrong:

A. Kritavarma: This option is incorrect because Bheema did not defeat Kritavarma to enable Yudhistra to perform the Rajasuya Yagna. Kritavarma was a Yadava prince and a friend of Krishna who fought on the side of the Kauravas in the Kurukshetra War.

B. Shishupala: This option is incorrect because Bheema did not defeat Shishupala to enable Yudhistra to perform the Rajasuya Yagna. Shishupala was a king of the Chedi kingdom and a cousin of Krishna who was slain by him at the event.

C. Jarasandha: This option is correct. Bheema defeated Jarasandha, the king of Magadha, to enable Yudhistra to perform the Rajasuya Yagna. Jarasandha was a powerful king who had defeated many other kings in battle and had imprisoned them. In the epic, Bheema fights a long and grueling battle with Jarasandha and finally defeats him by tearing him in half with his bare hands.

D. None of the above: This option is incorrect because option C, Jarasandha, is the correct answer.

The Answer is: C

Balarama, Krishna's elder brother, is famously associated with the plough (hal) as his primary weapon. He is often called Haladhara, meaning 'one who carries the plough,' and is depicted with this agricultural implement that he used effectively in battle.

Kampilya (often spelled Kamapilya in texts) was the capital of the Southern Panchala kingdom, ruled by King Drupada. Dwaraka was Krishna's capital, and Magadha was a separate kingdom altogether.

While the Pandavas were staying in the town of Ekachakra in the guise of Brahmins, Bheema killed the demon Bakasura, who had been terrorizing the villagers by demanding a cartload of food and a human every day.

Ghatotkacha was the son of the Pandava Bheema and the demoness (Rakshasi) Hidimbaa. He played a crucial role in the Kurukshetra war before being killed by Karna. Draupadi was the mother of the Upapandavas.

Purochana was an architect and a minister of Duryodhana who built the Lakshagriha (House of Lac) in Varnavata with the intent to burn the Pandavas alive. While Duryodhana ordered it, Purochana was the actual builder.

Drona asked for Ekalavya's right thumb as guru-dakshina, knowing this would cripple Ekalavya's archery skills forever. The thumb is essential for drawing a bowstring, and this ensured that Arjuna would remain unmatched as an archer.

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.

Duryodhana's son was named Laxman (or Lakshmana Kumara). He was a brave warrior who was eventually killed by Abhimanyu during the war. Rama, Durmukh, and Durvasa are not the names of Duryodhana's son.