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In Hindu mythology, which ten-headed demon king of Lanka kidnapped Sita, triggering the epic events of the Ramayana?
Answer
Ravana
Ravana, the powerful ten-headed demon king of Lanka, abducted Sita — wife of the god-prince Rama — and held her captive, setting the central conflict of the Ramayana in motion. Rama ultimately defeated him with the help of the monkey god Hanuman and an army of Vanaras.
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Ravana is described as a devoted scholar of the Vedas and a master of the veena (lute) — his ten heads symbolised his vast knowledge of the six scriptures and four Vedas, making him as learned as he was fearsome.
Other options people guess
- Hiranyakashipu
- Mahishasura
- Kumbhakarna
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- hindu-mythology
- ramayana
- demons
- india
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