The Mahabharata quiz
One of the most important Indian epics, Mahabharata features two feuding brothers - The Kauravas, and the Pandavas, and their war that led to destruction, loss of life, but also the establishment of righteousness and Dharma. Mahabharata had warriors like Karna and Arjuna, Gurus like Dronacharya, men like Bhima and Bhishma, and evil like Shakuni. And, if you think you know a good chunk of the information and incidents mentioned in the Mahabharata, take this quiz to find out.
1.
Which God was a part of Arjuna’s dhwaja on his chariot?
2.
Who was the only Kaurava to survive the war and not fight on Kaurava’s side?
3.
Who was the teacher who trained both the Pandavas and Kauravas in warfare?
4.
How many days did the Kurukshetra War last?
7.
Who narrated the Mahabharata to King Janamejaya?
6.
Who performed the Rajasuya Yagna to establish himself as an emperor?
7.
Who was the sage that cursed Karna, predicting that he would forget his divine mantras during a critical battle?
8.
Which weapon, gifted by Lord Shiva, did Arjuna use in the Kurukshetra War?
Answers
1. Lord Hanuman was on the Dhwaja of Arjuna’s chariot. 2. Yuyutsu was the only living Kaurava and fought on the Pandava side. 3. Dronacharya was the teacher of both Kauravas and Pandavas. 4. The war lasted 18 days. 5. Sage Vaishampayana 6. Yudhishthira performed the Rajasuya yagna. 7. Parashurama cursed Karna that he would forget the divine mantras. 8. Lord Shiva gave Arjuna the Pashupatastra before the Mahabharata war.
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