Shakuni, Gandhari’s brother, hated Bhisma and wanted to avenge against him by destroying the Kuru Dynasty. He hated Bhisma because of 2 reasons, as mentioned in different narratives.
Firstly, Shakuni loved his sister dearly. Gandhari, had always been afraid of darkness, but when she married Dhritarashtra, she blindfolded herself to share his disability.
Secondly, Shakuni saw his brothers and his father die in front of him. Thus, he hated Bhisma for ruining his sister’s life and for killing his father.
After Saubala’s death, Shakuni was released upon his father’s dying request.
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