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The Mahabharata war is considered to be the most fierce war in history. Bhishma Pitamah has also been one of the main characters of the Mahabharata. Also, he was one of the most powerful warriors even after being the oldest. Bhishma Pitamah had the boon of Iccha Mrityu. Due to which he did not give up his life even after lying on the bed of arrows for several days, but do you know the reason for this.

played an important role in the war  

Bhishma Pitamah was blessed with the boon of Iccha Mrityu by his father Shantanu. That is, he could give up his life only according to his wish. However, due to being bound by his duties, Bhishma Pitamah had to support the Kauravas in the war. When the war of Mahabharata started, Bhishma remained a big challenge for the Pandavas. Because it was impossible to win the war without defeating him. In such a situation, Arjuna showered his arrows on Bhishma Pitamah, due to which Pitamah was badly injured. But even after this, he did not give up his life immediately.

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