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- Eklavya is a figure from the Indian epic Mahabharata.
- He was the prince of the Nishadas.
- He was considered thus to be born of a lower class.
- He was an extremely skilful archer.
- His mastery was one that was even better than Arjuna, the best archer.
- He considered Guru Dronacharya to be his teacher.
- Despite not being under his tutelage, he built a statue for Drona and self-taught himself under him.
- His devotion to his teacher is unrivalled.
- He cut off his own thumb to offer a fee to Drona.
- Eklavya is one of the characters in Mahabharata who faced such injustice.
