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Siddhartha was the son of a chief of which clan?
AThe Sakya clan
BThe Licchavi clan
CThe Malla clan
DThe Kuru clan
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The Sakya clan
1. The Buddha's family belonged to a ruling lineage.
2. He was the son of a chief of the Sakya clan.
3. He had a sheltered upbringing in the palace.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 History, Theme 4 'Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings' (lehs104)_
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