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QWhich ancient Indian texts refer to the Maurya clan?

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  • A Mahaparinibbana Sutta ✔ ✖
  • B Jain Parishishtaparvan ✔ ✖
  • C Mudrarakshasa ✔ ✖
  • D Mahavamsa Tika ✔ ✖
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Answer: a. Mahaparinibbana Sutta. The earliest Buddhist texts refer to a kshatriya clan known as the Mauryas, as mentioned in the Mahaparinibbana Sutta.

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