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Who is also known as Sakyamuni?

  1. Mahavira

  2. Buddha

  3. Chanakya

  4. Harsha Vardhana
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Explanation

Buddha is known as Sakyamuni, meaning 'Sage of the Sakya clan'. 'Sakya' was his clan name and 'muni' means sage or ascetic. This epithet distinguishes him from other religious leaders. Mahavira was a contemporary but not associated with this title.

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