Which of the following languages was prevalent among the Brahmins in the 6th century B.C.E.?
A
Pali
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B
Apbhransh
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C
Sanskrit
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D
Persian
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Solution
The correct option is C Sanskrit Sanskrit was the prevalent language used during rituals by the Brahmins in the 6th century B.C.E. However, the common masses did not understand the meaning of the complex mantras being uttered by the priests.