Multiple choice

Consider the following statements: (a) Predominace of Brahmins could only be established with the disappearance of Buddhism. (b) Some of the earlier kings/emperors like Ashoka embraced Buddhism thereby thwarted Brahmin designs. (c) Brahmins were disillusioned and raised the Rajputs for the purpose.

With which of the above you do not agree?

  1. Only (a)

  2. Only (b)

  3. Only (c)

  4. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Although Brahmins were instrumental as king-makers vide Chandragupta Maurya by clever Kautilya. But his grandson Ashoka embraced Buddhism. Brahmins wanted their predominance so as to indulge in priestly exploitation. They therefore raised a new race of Kshatryas as Rajputs and persecuted the Buddhists so as to exercise their upper caste status.

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