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Pitamaha Bhishma

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Pitamaha Bhishma

Most powerful archer of his era, was the son of the great king Santanu... His actual name is Devabrata... But due to a great promise that he made, sacrificing his kingdom and future, he got his name as Bhishma. Step brother of Vichitravirya and Chitrangada... Grandfather of Pandavas and Kauravas.

Dhritarashtra

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Dhritarashtra

Son of Young-deceased Vichitravirya and Ambika... Vichitravirya had two wives... Ambika and Ambalika... Since Vichitravirya died early, both of his wives copulated with Maharshi Ved Vyas to carry forward the Kuru Lineage... Was blind since birth as his mother had shut her eyes down getting scared by Maharshi Ved Vyas during copulation.

Pandu

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Pandu

Son of Young-deceased Vichitravirya and Ambalika... Had Sallow skin as his mother's color drained out while copulating with Maharshi Ved Vyas due to fear. Was cursed to be unable to produce any children at a young age for killing a sage couple during copulation. Got the throne of Hastinapur as his elder brother was blind and thus was not capable of ruling a Kingdom. He got all his children through the boon given to Kunti by Rishi Durvasa as he was incompetent to produce one.

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