Clashes Before Kurukshetra

True or false: Before Yudhishthira’s Rajasuya Yajna, Bhima defeated Karna during his Purva (eastern) Digvijay campaign.

Karna ran away from Drupad during the war of Guru Dakshina. True or false?

Yudhishthira once expressed concern over Karna’s strength and the threat he posed in battle. Who comforted him by saying that Arjuna was sixteen times mightier than Karna?

During the burning of Khandava Vana, Arjuna and Krishna fought fiercely against the heavenly gods who tried to stop them. What finally brought this intense battle to an end?

Who started showering flowers on Bhishma and Arjun during the Virat war, after being impressed by their skills?

Sahadeva went on his southern Digvijay to conquer kingdoms for Yudhishthira’s Rajasuya Yajna. Who defeated him during this journey?

In the Virat war, Arjuna faced the entire Kuru army alone. Which divine Astra did he use to put them all to sleep?

While on the banks of the Ganga, just before heading to Draupadi’s Swayamvar, the Pandavas encountered a Gandharva king. What was the name of this king they ended up fighting?

During the battle with the Gandharvas, Karna fled the battlefield. After his retreat, who was the last person to stand tall and fight the entire Gandharva army with bravery?

A terrible fire broke out in Dwaraka when Krishna and Balarama were away, causing widespread destruction. Who committed this act of arson in their absence?

When Duryodhana was captured by the Gandharvas during the exile, Yudhishthira didn’t go to fight them himself. Why? Because he was in the middle of doing what at that moment?

Shalva, the king who attacked Dwaraka, possessed a powerful flying vehicle gifted by Maya. What was the name of this mysterious Vimana (aeroplane)?

In the fierce battle of the Virat war, Karna repeatedly clashed with Arjuna. How many times did Karna turn his back and flee from Arjuna during this war?

During the Pandavas’ Digvijaya Yatra before the Rajasuya Yajna, Sahadeva faced the powerful Vanara kings Mainda and Dvivida in battle. Who emerged victorious in this war?

When Jayadratha abducted Draupadi during the Pandavas’ exile, she was taken away forcefully. Who bravely followed her trail to make sure she wasn’t lost?

During the Virat war, Duryodhana spoke disrespectfully to Guru Dronacharya. Who stepped forward and apologized to Drona on Duryodhana’s behalf for his audacity?

After Arjuna won Draupadi’s Swayamvar, many angry kings attacked the Pandavas. Among them, who engaged in a fierce wrestling match with Bhim?

With the help from Pandavas, Duryodhan was released from the captivity of Gandharvas. He could not bear this grave insult and decided to commit suicide. At last, who abducted him to make him understand the purpose of his life?