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The Kauravas and Pandavas belonged to which ruling lineage?
AMauryas
BShakas
CGuptas
DKurus
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Kurus
1. The epic tells of a feud between cousins.
2. Both sets were of the Kuru lineage.
3. The Kurus dominated a janapada.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Themes in Indian History Part I, Theme 3, Kinship, Caste and Class: Early Societies._
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