alleryWhat does the term pañchajana mean?
AFive peoples
BFive rivers
CFive sages
DFive assemblies
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Five peoples
Five major janas, the Yadu, Turvaśha, Puru, Anu and Druhyu, were together called the pañchajana, meaning five peoples.
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