Q. The Buddihst sources like Mahavamsa and Dipavamsa describes Chandragupta Maurya as a scion of :

Correct Answer

Sakyas

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    B)The Artharvaveda
    C)The Sama Veda
    D)The Yajur Veda
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    C)AD 1560
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    B)Gupta Period
    C)Satwahan Period
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