Multiple choice

During which period were the Ramayana and Mahabharata composed?

  1. Indus Valley Civilization

  2. Early vedic period

  3. During the reign of Guptas

  4. Later vedic period
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Explanation

The Ramayana and Mahabharata reached their final form during the Later Vedic period (c. 1000-600 BCE). While their oral traditions may be older, they were compiled and composed in this period, reflecting the social and cultural changes of that era.

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