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Q. The year 788 AD was a good one for Hinduism. Why?

A
Harsha Vardhana, the last Buddhist king, died.
B
Shankracharya was born that year.
C
Samudragupta converted to Hinduism.
D
All Muslim invaders were defeated.

Correct Answer

Shankracharya was born that year.

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