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Evidence is available from Chinese traditions that an Indian named ___________ established the ancient kingdom of ‘Funan’ in Cambodia.

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Kaundinya
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Ashoka
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Chandragupta Maurya
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Chanakya
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The correct option is A Kaundinya
The ancient kingdom of ‘Funan’ in Cambodia was established in the first century CE. Evidence is available from Chinese traditions that an Indian named Kaundinya established it. People of Funan knew the Sanskrit language. A stone inscription of that period is still in existence.

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