SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Notes: As per legend, Gurgaon in Haryana was given as gurudakshina to Guru Dronacharya by his students-the Pandavas-and hence it came to be known as Gurugram, which in course of time is said to have got distorted to Gurgaon.

Detailed explanation-2: -He met Eklavya and found that the little boy still considered him his guru and practised archery every day. Guru Drona asked Eklavya’s right thumb as his Guru Dakshina. Eklavya offered the Guru Dakshina without hesitation. Touches by Eklavya’s dedication, Dronacharya blessed him to become the most gifted archer.

Detailed explanation-3: -Legend says that King Dhritarashtra gifted the region of modern-day Gurugram to Dronacharya. It was a token of the king’s gratitude to the respected teacher for taking on the task of training the Kuru princes in the art of warfare. Dronacharya opened his school in the village, eventually settling here.