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Q. Which of the following is not matched correctly?

A
Vardhamana Mahavira's mother- Trisala
B
Vardhamana Mahavira's father-Siddhartha
C
Vardhamana Mahavira's wife-Yashoda
D
Vardhamana Mahavira's daughter-Cheiiana

Correct Answer

Vardhamana Mahavira's daughter-Cheiiana

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