Subject: Static GK (General Knowledge)
Book: Mahabharata Characters
Jarasandha is the mighty king of Magadha, often seen as an adversary to Krishna and his Yadava kingdom. Though not directly central in Kurukshetra, his conflicts with Krishna and the Pandavas influence broader power dynamics.
### Birth & Name
- **Parents**: King Brihadratha of Magadha
- **Mythic Element**: Born in two halves, joined by a demoness named Jara.
### Feud with Yadavas
- **Persecution**: Jarasandha repeatedly attacks Mathura, forcing Krishna to relocate his capital to Dwaraka.
- **Desire for Power**: Conquers many regions, seen as a formidable warlord.
### Encounter with Pandavas
- **Rajasuya Yajna**: Yudhishthira’s grand ritual requires subduing rivals. Bhima, guided by Krishna and Arjuna, wrestles Jarasandha, ultimately killing him.
- **Significance**: Opens the path for Pandava supremacy in northern India.
Jarasandha stands for a powerful external threat. His defeat by Bhima cements the Pandavas’ rising influence, highlighting strategic collaborations among Krishna, Bhima, and Arjuna.
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