What happened to Shakuni after his death?
Knowing that Shakuni is the wisest among them and most able to take revenge, the prisoners give all their food to Shakuni so that he can survive. Eventually, Subala and his other sons die, while Shakuni survives and is released.
Why did shakuni wanted to destroy hastinapur?
Shakuni’s father and siblings protested, and for that, they were thrown into jail. They all died in front of him, his father making him promise that he would exact vengeance. This became the reason why Shakuni wanted to destroy Hastinapur.
Where did Shakuni go after his death?
Shakuni went to heaven. When Yudhistra landed in heaven, he walked into Indra assembly he saw there Duryodhana, Dushayashan and Shakuni were sitting there. They Died on the battle Field .As per the rules either who good nor bad dies on the battle field will go to heaven.
How many nephews did Shakuni have?
Shakuni not only had 100 nephews but he was the 100 th son of King Subala so was also given the name Saubala. He was the cleverest of all his brothers and therefore was chosen to survive when all the family was starved to death. 5. Shakuni had 2 sons – Uluka and Vrikasura
Why was Shakuni asked to eat the flesh of his brothers?
Shakuni was selected to survive and was asked to eat all the food that they got. He was even asked to eat the flesh of his brothers one by one to survive, as the food that was being served decreased by the day. To make Shakuni remember his purpose, Subala twisted Shakuni’s leg to give him a permanent limp.
Why was Shakuni chosen to be the youngest and cleverest son?
When all the family was locked up in a cellar with a minimal amount of food, King Subala decides that his one member of the family should live at any cost to take revenge against Bhishma and the Kuru family for this behavior of Bhishma. So Shakuni, who was the youngest and the cleverest son, was chosen by giving all other’s meal to survive.