Ancient Indian Civilization and Geography
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According to the Baudhayana, where is Aryavarta located?

  • East of Kalakavana, west of Adarsana, north of the Himalayas, and south of the Vindhyas
  • West of Kalakavana, east of Adarsana, south of the Himalayas, and north of the Vindhyas (correct)
  • North of Kalakavana, south of Adarsana, west of the Himalayas, and east of the Vindhyas
  • Between the Vindhyas and the Himalayas

    • What is the meaning of Aryavarta?

  • Land of the Kalakavana and Adarsana
  • Land of the Aryans in the northern Indian Subcontinent (correct)
  • Land of the Vindhyas and Himalayas
  • Land of the Indo-Aryan religion and rituals

    • What does Manusmrti define as Aryavarta?

  • The region south of Adarsana
  • The land west of the Vindhyas
  • The tract between the Himalayas and the Vindhya range (correct)
  • The area east of Kalakavana

    • What is included in Aryavarta according to ancient Hindu Texts?

    <p>Northern Indian Subcontinent along with some other parts settled by Indo-Aryan tribes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the limits of Aryavarta change over time?

    <p>Expanded as Brahmanical ideology spread eastwards in post-Vedic times</p> Signup and view all the answers

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