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'Svayamvara' was a special form of _______.

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Brahma marriage

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Paisacha marriage

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Gandharva marriage

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Rakshasa marriage

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The correct option is C Gandharva marriage
'Svayamvara' was a special form of Gandharva marriage. A Gandharva marriage is one of the eight classical types of Hindu marriage. This ancient marriage tradition from the Indian subcontinent was based on mutual attraction between two people, with no rituals, witnesses or family participation.

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