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The sixth century BCE is regarded as a major turning point in early Indian history because it saw the emergence of:
Athe Harappan cities at their peak
Bthe composition of the Rigveda
Cearly states, cities, coinage and new systems of thought such as Buddhism and Jainism
Dthe arrival of European traders
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. early states, cities, coinage and new systems of thought such as Buddhism and Jainism
The sixth century BCE saw early states, cities, iron use, coinage and new thought (Buddhism, Jainism) — hence a turning point.
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