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Who was Jayadratha in the Mahabharata, and why did his actions provoke Arjuna’s wrath?

Subject: Static GK (General Knowledge)

Book: Mahabharata Characters

Jayadratha is the king of Sindhu, infamously recognized for harassing Draupadi and for creating a critical moment in the Kurukshetra War that traps Abhimanyu in the Chakravyuha formation.

### Background
- **Kingdom**: Ruler of Sindhu
- **Alliance**: Sides with Kauravas

### Major Offenses
1. **Abduction Attempt**: Tries to abduct Draupadi during the Pandavas’ exile, only to be spared at Draupadi’s request.
2. **Battle Strategy**: Blocks the other Pandavas, contributing to Abhimanyu’s isolation and tragic death.

### Fate
- **Arjuna’s Vow**: Incensed by Abhimanyu’s loss, Arjuna vows to kill Jayadratha before sunset the next day.
- **Eventual Death**: Arjuna’s arrow beheads him right at sunset, fulfilling the vow.

Jayadratha’s overreach in both personal misconduct toward Draupadi and tactical aggression in war positions him as a catalyst for pivotal grief and fierce vengeance in the epic.