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The 'ashvamedha' was the sacrifice of _______________.

Horse

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Cow

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Bull

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Goat

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Solution

The correct option is D Horse
The Ashvamedha is a horse sacrifice ritual followed by the srauta tradition of Vedic religion. It was used by ancient Indian kings to prove their imperial sovereignty: a horse accompanied by the king's warriors would be released to wander for a period of one year.

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