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The Indus Valley Civilization developed around the Indus River and its tributaries. For exams, remember civilizations with their river regions.
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The correct answer is B. सिंधु नदी / Indus River. The Indus Valley Civilization developed around the Indus River and its tributaries. For exams, remember civilizations with their river regions.
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सिंधु घाटी सभ्यता सिंधु नदी और उसकी सहायक नदियों के क्षेत्र में विकसित हुई थी। परीक्षा में सभ्यता और नदी को साथ याद रखें।
Mohenjo-daro is commonly understood as Mound of the Dead. Remember the name and meaning as a direct fact.
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The correct answer is B. मृतकों का टीला / Mound of the Dead. Mohenjo-daro is commonly understood as Mound of the Dead. Remember the name and meaning as a direct fact.
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मोहनजोदड़ो का अर्थ मृतकों का टीला माना जाता है। नाम और अर्थ को सीधे तथ्य के रूप में याद करें।
The Great Bath of Mohenjo-daro is a famous structure of the Indus Civilization. For exams, connect it with ritual or community bathing.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is B. महान स्नानागार / Great Bath. The Great Bath of Mohenjo-daro is a famous structure of the Indus Civilization. For exams, connect it with ritual or community bathing.
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मोहनजोदड़ो का महान स्नानागार सिंधु सभ्यता की प्रसिद्ध संरचना है। परीक्षा में इसे धार्मिक या सामुदायिक स्नान से जोड़कर याद रखें।
B. यह अभी तक पूरी तरह पढ़ी नहीं जा सकी है/It has not been fully deciphered
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The Indus script has not been fully deciphered. For exams, remember it as an undeciphered script.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is B. यह अभी तक पूरी तरह पढ़ी नहीं जा सकी है / It has not been fully deciphered. The Indus script has not been fully deciphered. For exams, remember it as an undeciphered script.
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सिंधु लिपि अभी तक पूरी तरह पढ़ी नहीं जा सकी है। परीक्षा में इसे undeciphered script के रूप में याद रखें।
Seals were used in the Indus Civilization for trade and identification. Animal seals are frequently asked in exams.
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The correct answer is B. मुहरें / Seals. Seals were used in the Indus Civilization for trade and identification. Animal seals are frequently asked in exams.
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सिंधु सभ्यता में मुहरों का उपयोग व्यापार और पहचान के लिए होता था। पशु आकृतियों वाली मुहरें परीक्षा में अक्सर पूछी जाती हैं।
Dholavira is an important Indus site in the Kutch region of Gujarat. For exams, remember Dholavira with Gujarat.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is B. गुजरात / Gujarat. Dholavira is an important Indus site in the Kutch region of Gujarat. For exams, remember Dholavira with Gujarat.
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धौलावीरा गुजरात के कच्छ क्षेत्र में स्थित एक महत्वपूर्ण सिंधु स्थल है। परीक्षा में धौलावीरा और गुजरात को साथ याद करें।
Kalibangan is known for fire altars and evidence of a ploughed field. For exams, connect it with the Indus site in Rajasthan.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. अग्नि वेदियां / Fire altars. Kalibangan is known for fire altars and evidence of a ploughed field. For exams, connect it with the Indus site in Rajasthan.
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कालीबंगा से अग्नि वेदियों और जुते हुए खेत के प्रमाण मिले हैं। परीक्षा में इसे राजस्थान के सिंधु स्थल से जोड़ें।
The Yajurveda is related to sacrifices and rituals. For exams, remember it as a ritual manual.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. यज्ञ और कर्मकांड / Sacrifices and rituals. The Yajurveda is related to sacrifices and rituals. For exams, remember it as a ritual manual.
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यजुर्वेद यज्ञ और कर्मकांड से संबंधित है। परीक्षा में यजुर्वेद को ritual manual की तरह याद रखें।
A. जादू मंत्र और लोक जीवन से जुड़े विचार/Spells and ideas related to folk life
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Concept
The Atharvaveda includes themes of folk life, healing, and spells. For exams, connect it with everyday life.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. जादू मंत्र और लोक जीवन से जुड़े विचार / Spells and ideas related to folk life. The Atharvaveda includes themes of folk life, healing, and spells. For exams, connect it with everyday life.
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अथर्ववेद में लोक जीवन, उपचार और मंत्रों से जुड़े विषय मिलते हैं। परीक्षा में इसे दैनिक जीवन से जोड़कर याद करें।
A. दर्शन और आत्मज्ञान/Philosophy and spiritual knowledge
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Concept
The Upanishads discuss soul, Brahman, and philosophy. For exams, connect them with Vedic philosophy.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. दर्शन और आत्मज्ञान / Philosophy and spiritual knowledge. The Upanishads discuss soul, Brahman, and philosophy. For exams, connect them with Vedic philosophy.
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Exam Tip
उपनिषदों में आत्मा, ब्रह्म और दर्शन पर चर्चा है। परीक्षा में उपनिषद को वैदिक दर्शन से जोड़ें।
Chandragupta Maurya founded the Mauryan Empire. For exams, remember his connection with Chanakya.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is B. चंद्रगुप्त मौर्य / Chandragupta Maurya. Chandragupta Maurya founded the Mauryan Empire. For exams, remember his connection with Chanakya.
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Exam Tip
चंद्रगुप्त मौर्य ने मौर्य साम्राज्य की स्थापना की। परीक्षा में चंद्रगुप्त मौर्य और चाणक्य का संबंध याद रखें।
Ashoka was affected by the violence of the Kalinga War. For exams, remember it as a turning point in his life.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. कलिंग युद्ध / Kalinga War. Ashoka was affected by the violence of the Kalinga War. For exams, remember it as a turning point in his life.
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Exam Tip
अशोक कलिंग युद्ध की हिंसा से प्रभावित हुआ था। परीक्षा में कलिंग युद्ध को अशोक के जीवन के मोड़ के रूप में याद रखें।
A. धम्म का संदेश फैलाने के लिए/To spread the message of Dhamma
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Ashoka used inscriptions to spread Dhamma and moral life. For exams, connect inscriptions with Ashoka's policy.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. धम्म का संदेश फैलाने के लिए / To spread the message of Dhamma. Ashoka used inscriptions to spread Dhamma and moral life. For exams, connect inscriptions with Ashoka's policy.
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Exam Tip
अशोक ने धम्म और नैतिक जीवन का संदेश अभिलेखों से फैलाया। परीक्षा में अभिलेखों को अशोक की नीति से जोड़ें।
Many Ashokan inscriptions were written in Brahmi script. For exams, remember Brahmi as an important ancient Indian script.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. ब्राह्मी / Brahmi. Many Ashokan inscriptions were written in Brahmi script. For exams, remember Brahmi as an important ancient Indian script.
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Exam Tip
अशोक के अनेक अभिलेख ब्राह्मी लिपि में लिखे गए। परीक्षा में ब्राह्मी को प्राचीन भारत की महत्वपूर्ण लिपि मानकर याद करें।
India's National Emblem is taken from the Lion Capital at Sarnath. For exams, remember Sarnath with the Lion Capital.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is B. सारनाथ / Sarnath. India's National Emblem is taken from the Lion Capital at Sarnath. For exams, remember Sarnath with the Lion Capital.
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Exam Tip
भारत का राष्ट्रीय प्रतीक सारनाथ के सिंह स्तंभ से लिया गया है। परीक्षा में सारनाथ और सिंह राजधानी को साथ याद रखें।
Gautama Buddha was born at Lumbini. For exams, remember birth at Lumbini, enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, and first sermon at Sarnath.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. लुंबिनी / Lumbini. Gautama Buddha was born at Lumbini. For exams, remember birth at Lumbini, enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, and first sermon at Sarnath.
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गौतम बुद्ध का जन्म लुंबिनी में हुआ था। परीक्षा में जन्म लुंबिनी, ज्ञान बोधगया, पहला उपदेश सारनाथ याद रखें।
Ajatashatru was a powerful ruler of Magadha. For exams, remember Bimbisara and Ajatashatru as key Magadhan rulers.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is B. मगध / Magadha. Ajatashatru was a powerful ruler of Magadha. For exams, remember Bimbisara and Ajatashatru as key Magadhan rulers.
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Exam Tip
अजातशत्रु मगध का शक्तिशाली शासक था। परीक्षा में मगध के प्रमुख शासकों में बिंबिसार और अजातशत्रु याद रखें।
A. शिक्षा और विद्या केंद्र/Centre of learning and education
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Concept
Taxila was a famous ancient Indian centre of learning. For exams, connect it with education and knowledge tradition.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. शिक्षा और विद्या केंद्र / Centre of learning and education. Taxila was a famous ancient Indian centre of learning. For exams, connect it with education and knowledge tradition.
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Exam Tip
तक्षशिला प्राचीन भारत का प्रसिद्ध शिक्षा केंद्र था। परीक्षा में इसे विद्या और ज्ञान परंपरा से जोड़ें।
B. भारतीय इतिहास का स्वर्ण युग/Golden Age of Indian History
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Concept
The Gupta period is called the Golden Age due to progress in art, literature, and science. For exams, remember Gupta period with Golden Age.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is B. भारतीय इतिहास का स्वर्ण युग / Golden Age of Indian History. The Gupta period is called the Golden Age due to progress in art, literature, and science. For exams, remember Gupta period with Golden Age.
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Exam Tip
गुप्त काल को कला, साहित्य और विज्ञान की उन्नति के कारण स्वर्ण युग कहा जाता है। परीक्षा में गुप्त काल और स्वर्ण युग को साथ याद करें।
A. इलाहाबाद स्तंभ अभिलेख/Allahabad Pillar Inscription
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Concept
Samudragupta's victories are described in the Allahabad Pillar Inscription. For exams, also connect it with Harisena.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. इलाहाबाद स्तंभ अभिलेख / Allahabad Pillar Inscription. Samudragupta's victories are described in the Allahabad Pillar Inscription. For exams, also connect it with Harisena.
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Exam Tip
समुद्रगुप्त की विजयों का वर्णन इलाहाबाद स्तंभ अभिलेख में मिलता है। परीक्षा में इसे हरिषेण से भी जोड़कर याद रखें।
Aryabhata was a great scholar of mathematics and astronomy. For exams, connect his name with mathematical and astronomical tradition.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. गणित और खगोल विज्ञान / Mathematics and astronomy. Aryabhata was a great scholar of mathematics and astronomy. For exams, connect his name with mathematical and astronomical tradition.
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आर्यभट गणित और खगोल विज्ञान के महान विद्वान थे। परीक्षा में शून्य और खगोल ज्ञान की परंपरा से उनका नाम याद करें।
Kalidasa was a great poet and dramatist of Sanskrit literature. For exams, connect him with Gupta-period literature.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. साहित्य / Literature. Kalidasa was a great poet and dramatist of Sanskrit literature. For exams, connect him with Gupta-period literature.
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कालिदास संस्कृत साहित्य के महान कवि और नाटककार थे। परीक्षा में उन्हें गुप्त कालीन साहित्य से जोड़कर याद करें।
Charaka was associated with Ayurveda and medicine. For exams, remember Charaka Samhita as a medical text.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. आयुर्वेद / Ayurveda. Charaka was associated with Ayurveda and medicine. For exams, remember Charaka Samhita as a medical text.
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चरक आयुर्वेद और चिकित्सा से जुड़े थे। परीक्षा में चरक संहिता को चिकित्सा ग्रंथ के रूप में याद रखें।
Sushruta is associated with surgery in ancient India. For exams, remember Sushruta Samhita with surgery.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. शल्य चिकित्सा / Surgery. Sushruta is associated with surgery in ancient India. For exams, remember Sushruta Samhita with surgery.
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Exam Tip
सुश्रुत को प्राचीन भारत में शल्य चिकित्सा से जोड़ा जाता है। परीक्षा में सुश्रुत संहिता को surgery से याद रखें।
The Sanchi Stupa is a famous monument associated with Buddhism. For exams, connect stupas with Buddhist architecture.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. बौद्ध धर्म / Buddhism. The Sanchi Stupa is a famous monument associated with Buddhism. For exams, connect stupas with Buddhist architecture.
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Exam Tip
सांची स्तूप बौद्ध धर्म से संबंधित प्रसिद्ध स्मारक है। परीक्षा में स्तूप को बौद्ध वास्तुकला से जोड़ें।
Ajanta caves are famous for beautiful Buddhist paintings. For exams, connect Ajanta with paintings.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. भित्ति चित्रों / Wall paintings. Ajanta caves are famous for beautiful Buddhist paintings. For exams, connect Ajanta with paintings.
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अजंता गुफाएं अपने सुंदर बौद्ध चित्रों के लिए प्रसिद्ध हैं। परीक्षा में अजंता को paintings से जोड़कर याद करें।
The Kailasa Temple at Ellora is a remarkable example of ancient Indian rock-cut art. For exams, remember Ellora with Kailasa Temple.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. कैलाश मंदिर / Kailasa Temple. The Kailasa Temple at Ellora is a remarkable example of ancient Indian rock-cut art. For exams, remember Ellora with Kailasa Temple.
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Exam Tip
एलोरा का कैलाश मंदिर प्राचीन भारतीय शिल्पकला का अद्भुत उदाहरण है। परीक्षा में एलोरा और कैलाश मंदिर को साथ याद रखें।
Sangam literature is associated with ancient Tamil literature. For exams, connect Sangam with South India and Tamil.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. तमिल / Tamil. Sangam literature is associated with ancient Tamil literature. For exams, connect Sangam with South India and Tamil.
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संगम साहित्य प्राचीन तमिल साहित्य से संबंधित है। परीक्षा में संगम को दक्षिण भारत और तमिल से जोड़ें।
Megasthenes was a Greek ambassador at the court of Chandragupta Maurya. For exams, also remember his book Indica.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is B. चंद्रगुप्त मौर्य / Chandragupta Maurya. Megasthenes was a Greek ambassador at the court of Chandragupta Maurya. For exams, also remember his book Indica.
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मेगस्थनीज चंद्रगुप्त मौर्य के दरबार में आया यूनानी दूत था। परीक्षा में उसकी पुस्तक इंडिका भी याद रखें।
A. सुव्यवस्थित नगर योजना/Well-planned town planning
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Concept
Harappan Civilization was famous for planned cities and drainage systems. For exams, remember planned city and drainage together.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. सुव्यवस्थित नगर योजना / Well-planned town planning. Harappan Civilization was famous for planned cities and drainage systems. For exams, remember planned city and drainage together.
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Exam Tip
हड़प्पा सभ्यता सुव्यवस्थित नगर योजना और जल निकासी के लिए प्रसिद्ध थी। परीक्षा में planned city और drainage को साथ याद रखें।
Granaries were related to storage and distribution of grains. For exams, connect granary with agricultural surplus.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. अनाज का संग्रह / Storage of grains. Granaries were related to storage and distribution of grains. For exams, connect granary with agricultural surplus.
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अनाज भंडार अनाज के संग्रह और वितरण से जुड़े थे। परीक्षा में granary को कृषि अधिशेष से जोड़ें।
In Vedic society, the cow was a symbol of wealth and prosperity. For exams, connect cattle wealth with the Vedic economy.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. धन का प्रतीक / Symbol of wealth. In Vedic society, the cow was a symbol of wealth and prosperity. For exams, connect cattle wealth with the Vedic economy.
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वैदिक समाज में गाय धन और समृद्धि का प्रतीक थी। परीक्षा में cattle wealth को वैदिक अर्थव्यवस्था से जोड़ें।
Tripitaka is a major collection of Buddhist texts. For exams, connect the word Pitaka with Buddhist literature.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. बौद्ध धर्म / Buddhism. Tripitaka is a major collection of Buddhist texts. For exams, connect the word Pitaka with Buddhist literature.
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त्रिपिटक बौद्ध धर्म का प्रमुख ग्रंथ-संग्रह है। परीक्षा में पिटक शब्द को बौद्ध साहित्य से जोड़ें।
Ahimsa and aparigraha are important principles of Jainism. For exams, remember these key terms of Jain ethics.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. जैन धर्म / Jainism. Ahimsa and aparigraha are important principles of Jainism. For exams, remember these key terms of Jain ethics.
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अहिंसा और अपरिग्रह जैन धर्म के महत्वपूर्ण सिद्धांत हैं। परीक्षा में जैन नैतिकता के मूल शब्दों को याद रखें।
Pataliputra was an important capital of the Mauryan Empire. For exams, connect Pataliputra with Magadha and Mauryan power.
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Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is A. मौर्य साम्राज्य / Mauryan Empire. Pataliputra was an important capital of the Mauryan Empire. For exams, connect Pataliputra with Magadha and Mauryan power.
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पाटलिपुत्र मौर्य साम्राज्य की महत्वपूर्ण राजधानी था। परीक्षा में पाटलिपुत्र को मगध और मौर्य शक्ति से जोड़ें।
