Bhishma thought that if Pandu marries the daughter of the Madra kingdom, they would become stronger in terms of strength, wealth, and army. Bhishma then approached Shalya who agreed to marry his sister Madri to Pandu but he could not simply give her without getting anything in exchange. Thus, Bhishma showered him with wealth, jewels, and gold. Pandu then married Madri.
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