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Which of the following serve as literary sources to study ancient history of India?

A

Mahabharata

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Ramayana

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C

Atharva Veda

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D

Coins

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Solution

The correct options are
A Mahabharata
B Ramayana
C Atharva Veda
The Ramayana and the Mahabharata are the epics, which are inclusive of the literary sources of ancient Indian History. The Artharva Veda is one of the four Vedas of Vedic Literature. It also serve as a literary source to study ancient history.

Coins serve as archaeological sources.

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