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How did Brahmanical texts describe the origin of the Mauryas?
AAs Brahmana
BAs Kshatriya
CAs of low origin
DAs Central Asian
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. As of low origin
Brahmanical texts called the Mauryas low in origin, while later Buddhist texts called them Kshatriyas.
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