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who destroyed the independent clan which produced Buddha

  1. Ajatasatru

  2. Prasenajit

  3. Alexander

  4. Vidudhaba
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Explanation

Vidudabha (or Virudhaka), son of Prasenajit of Kosala, destroyed the Shakya clan - Buddha's clan - in retaliation for being denied royal status in his maternal line. This event is documented in Buddhist traditions. Ajatasatru, Prasenajit, and Alexander did not destroy the Shakya clan.

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