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The following map shows four of the sixteen Mahajanapadas that existed in ancient India
The places marked , and respectively are
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Important Questions on Ancient History
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. Rig Vedic religion can be described as a naturalistic polytheism.
. There are striking similarities between the Rig Vedic religion and the ideas in the Iranian Avesta.
. Vedic sacrifices were conducted in the house of the priest who was called Yajaman.
. Vedic sacrifices were of two kinds -- those conducted by the household and those that required rituals specialists.
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Which of the following is not considered an Indo-Aryan language?
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With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?
1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment.
2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas.
3. Denial of efficacy of rituals.
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- The sacred books of Jains are called _____.
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1. He was a Jain Saint.
2. He was spiritual teacher of Chandragupta Maurya.
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