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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?

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?

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?

Gifts Signup and view all the answers

Who performed the sacrifice for the rajas who organised it?

The specially trained priests Signup and view all the answers

Who were the men who became recognised as rajas around 3000 years ago?

Religious leaders who performed rituals Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the ashvamedha or horse sacrifice?

To gain control over other kingdoms Signup and view all the answers

Why did Shankaran's grandparents want to be the first to reach the polling booth?

To ensure their vote is counted Signup and view all the answers

What has become common in the last fifty years or so?

Choosing leaders by voting Signup and view all the answers

What did it mean if the raja's horse was allowed to pass through another kingdom?

The raja was considered stronger than the other rajas Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What was one of the rituals that some men performed to become recognised as rajas?

What happened if the horse wandered into the kingdoms of other rajas?

During what time period did some men become recognised as rajas by performing big sacrifices?

What did the rajas who organised the sacrifice receive from those who attended?

Who performed the sacrifice for the rajas who organised it?

Who were the men who became recognised as rajas around 3000 years ago?

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?

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?

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