GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN CULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the name of Eklavya’s father?
A
Pandu
B
Drona
C
Dhritharashtra
D
Hiranyadhanu
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ekalavya’s adoptive father, Hiranyadhanus, was the commander of the most powerful king of the period, Jarasandha and Ekalavya himself served under King Jarasandha’s army as a general.

Detailed explanation-2: -But as he was an extremely focused and bright student in his early days, his teacher changed his name to Eklavya. Apart from this, he was married to a Nishadh girl Sunita. She was the daughter of a friend of his father. Nishadh folks mainly live in the Jungle and lead their livelihood by hunting and gathering.

Detailed explanation-3: -Eklavya’s mother’s name is Shraddha. And the reason Eku calls Damini his mom is because Damini and Gautum adopted him, since both his bio parents had died.

Detailed explanation-4: -Eklavya’s father was worried. He knew that what his son dreamed of becoming would not be something easy. In fact, it could also be something he could never have. But he loved his son dearly and did not want to refuse his wish.

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