GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Jarasandha the emperor who ruled from Magadha, was killed by Bheema in order to enable Yudhistra to perform the Rajasuya Yagna.

Detailed explanation-2: -Some years after his coronation at Indraprastha, Yudhishthira set out to perform the Rajasuya yagna. Arjuna, Bhima, Nakula, and Sahadeva led armies across the four corners of the world to obtain tributes from all kingdoms for Yudhishthira’s sacrifice.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the Shanti Parva of Mahabharata, Jarasandha fought with Karna after the svayamvara of daughter (Bhanumati) of Chitrangada. After a tough fight, Karna defeated him. To please Karna, Jarasandha gifted him the land of Malini to rule.

Detailed explanation-4: -The most well-known rajasuya sacrifice, mentioned in detail in the epic Mahabharata, is Pandava king Yudhisthira’s rajasuya. King Satyaharischandra successfully performed Rajasuya Yaga as well and in ancient times he was a powerful ruler.