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He is also known for his cultural achievements and was a great friend and protector of the Buddha. Bimbisara built the city of Rajagriha, famous in Buddhist writings. He was succeeded on the throne by his son Ajatashatru, who murdered his father to obtain power.
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The temple has the longest corridor among all Hindu temples in India. The temple is located in Rameswaram considered a holy pilgrimage site for Shaivites, Vaishnavites and Smarthas.
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Vasudeva Kanva was the founder of the Kanva dynasty. Vasudeva Kanva was a Brahmin king. He was originally an Amatya (minister) of last Shunga ruler Devabhuti.
123. The eighth-century tripartite power struggle was among which of the following?
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The struggle was between the Chalukyas, Pallavas and Pandyas. The 3 kingdoms struggled for the power in South India. They were rulers of the Tamil country.
124. Which symbol shows renunciation of Gautama Buddha?
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Bodhi Tree is the symbol of nirvana of Gautama Buddha. On the other hand, Stupa represents the symbol of death of Gautama Buddha. Further, The symbol ‘Horse’ signifies the renunciation of Buddha’s life.
125. The first elaborate description of Upanayana Sanskar is found in the
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Tandya Mahabrahmana or Panchavimsa Brahmana belongs to both Kauthuma and Ranayaniya Shakha of the Samaveda. It is consisting of twenty-five prapathakas and 347 khandas. Tandya Brahmana describes about Jyotishtoma, Ukthya, Atiratra, Prakrtis of ekahas and ahinas, Somaprayaschittas, Dvadashaha rite, collection of Yajus and Vistutis. It is famous for ancient legends. According to Samavidhana Brahmana, this work is ascribed to Acharya Tandi.
126. Which of the following is not a religious text?
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The Sangam texts are different from the Vedic texts, particularly the Rig Veda.
They do not constitute religious literature.
The short and long poems were composed by numerous poets in praise of various heroes and heroines and are in secular nature.
They are not primitive songs, but literature of high quality.