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What was one of the rituals that some men performed to become recognised as rajas?
What was one of the rituals that some men performed to become recognised as rajas?
- The lion sacrifice
- The horse sacrifice (correct)
- The tiger sacrifice
- The elephant sacrifice
What happened if the horse wandered into the kingdoms of other rajas?
What happened if the horse wandered into the kingdoms of other rajas?
- The rajas would ignore the horse
- The rajas would accept the horse
- The rajas would capture the horse
- The rajas would fight each other (correct)
During what time period did some men become recognised as rajas by performing big sacrifices?
During what time period did some men become recognised as rajas by performing big sacrifices?
- Around 3000 years ago (correct)
- Around 1000 years ago
- Around 2000 years ago
- Around 500 years ago
What did the rajas who organised the sacrifice receive from those who attended?
What did the rajas who organised the sacrifice receive from those who attended?
Who performed the sacrifice for the rajas who organised it?
Who performed the sacrifice for the rajas who organised it?
Who were the men who became recognised as rajas around 3000 years ago?
Who were the men who became recognised as rajas around 3000 years ago?
What was the purpose of the ashvamedha or horse sacrifice?
What was the purpose of the ashvamedha or horse sacrifice?
Why did Shankaran's grandparents want to be the first to reach the polling booth?
Why did Shankaran's grandparents want to be the first to reach the polling booth?
What has become common in the last fifty years or so?
What has become common in the last fifty years or so?
What did it mean if the raja's horse was allowed to pass through another kingdom?
What did it mean if the raja's horse was allowed to pass through another kingdom?
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