Shakuni (Sanskrit: शकुनि, IAST: Śakuni, lit. ' bird ') is one of the antagonists of the Hindu epic Mahabharata. He was the prince of the kingdom of Gandhara when introduced, later becoming its king after the death of his father, Subala. He was the brother of Gandhari and the maternal uncle of the Kauravas.

Apr 15, 2018 · Shakuni, the Maternal Uncle of Kauravas, was the prince of the Gandhara Kingdom and mastermind who manipulated Duryodhana according to the Epic Mahabharata. Based on Shakuni’s master plans, the Kauravas instrumented against Pandavas.

Apr 19, 2020 · Gandhararaja or Shakuni Mama, the maternal uncle of the Kauravas, was killed on the 18th day of the Mahabharata by the youngest of the Pandavas, Sahadeva. Shakuni was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. Indian actor Gufi Paintal portrayed the character of Shakuni in BR Chopra’s Mahabharata.

The reasons behind this war are many, and one of the key figures who influenced the events leading to this epic battle was Mama Shakuni (Maternal Uncle of Duryodhan). Shakuni was the uncle of Duryodhan, the eldest of the Kauravas.

Apr 24, 2023 · The mastermind of the Kurukshetra war, Shakuni mama of the Hindu epic Mahabharata was the prince of Gandhara but later ascended to the throne after the death of his father, Subala. He was also the maternal uncle of the Kauravas and the brother of the Gandhari.

Shakuni was the son of King Subala of Gandhara. He was the brother of Gandhari, mother of the Kauravas. Thus he was uncle to Duryodhana and other Kaurava brothers. Due to this reason he is known as Shakuni Mama. ‘Mama’ means uncle.

Jul 5, 2022 · Shakuni Mama, brother of Hastinapura queen Gandhari, was knowns to be the mastermind that schemed the war of the Kurukshetra. Shakuni manipulated the game of dice, known as chaupar or chopat, that resulted in the loss of the Pandavas.

शकुनि के मात पिता : शकुनि गांधार नरेश राजा सुबाल के पुत्र थे। शकुनि का जन्म गांधार के राजा सुबाल के राजप्रासाद में हुआ था। वह माता गांधारी का छोटा भाई था। वह जन्म से ही विलक्षण बुद्धि का स्वामी था अतः राजा सुबाल को अत्यंत प्रिय था।. 2.

Dec 27, 2024 · Shakuni, Duryodhana’s maternal uncle, fueled his resentment and devised a plan to rob Yudhishthira, the eldest Pandava, of his wealth and kingdom through a game of dice. The Game Begins: Yudhishthira was lured into the game by the Kauravas’ manipulations.

Dec 23, 2024 · Shakuni Mama and Duryodhana who attained the Yajna became jealous of the Pandavas’ wealth and prosperity. Shakuni suggested organizing a game of dice to snatch everything that Pandavas had.