Why did Bhishma took oath of celibacy?

He took the vow out of immense affection towards his father and respect towards his kingdom. And celibacy also gave him other responsibilities of taking care of the kingdom after Shantanu’s death.

Why did jarasandha not attacked hastinapur?

Attacking Hastinapur would have meant facing Hastinapur army, Bhishma and these were enough deterrents. Jarasandha too had a powerful army and allies. Facing him in an open war would mean too much destruction on either side and collateral damage no one could afford.

Who was enemy of Hastinapur?

Drona knew Ekalavya in the future will work for Magadha which was the enemy of Hastinapur. Drona asks Ekalavya to cut off his right thumb as Guru Dakshina.

What happened to Amba after being freed from Bhishma?

After Amba was freed from Bhishma she went to Kalboraj and wanted to marry with him. But Kalboraj refused to marry with her because Bhishma won her and now noone marry with her. After rejecting by Kalboraj Amba went to Hastinapur where her two sisters happily married with Vichitravirya .

What was the cause of Bhishma’s death?

After stopping fight Amba prayed to lord Shiva that Bhishma was dead by her. Lord Shiva told that in her next life she connected with great work then she we was the main cause of Bhishma’s death. Then Amba suicided by fire . And her next life she was born in Panchal as the daughter of Drupad named Srikhandini.

How did Amba enter the Kingdom of King Shalva?

Amba entered the Kingdom of King Shalva and happily went inside the Court of the King. She saw the king being treated for his injuries. She was about to go forward and talk to him, when his look stopped her. Shalva was looking at her with intense displeasure in his eyes.

Who were Amba Ambika and Ambalika?

Amba , Ambika and Ambalika were three daughters of Kasi’s King. Amba loved with Kalboraj and Kalboraj also loved her. And Kasiraj organised a marriage ceremony for his daughters where Kalboraj was also invited. For Vichitravirya’s marriage Bhishma went to Kasi for won 3 daughters of Kasiraj.