Which of the following statements are correct about Jainism and Buddhism?
1. The rise of Jainism and Buddhism was a result of the complex rituals and sacrifices advocated in the Later Vedic period.
2. The chief support to these new religions came from the merchant class.
3. A new class of hereditary merchants was known as vaniya, which came into existence during the Rig Vedic period, who then supported these heterodox religions.
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• The rise of Jainism and Buddhism was a result of the complex rituals and sacrifices advocated in the Later Vedic period.
• The chief support to these new religions came from the merchant class.
• The class of hereditary merchants, called vaniya, came into existence during the Later Vedic period.
• They also carried on trade and commerce. They organized themselves into guilds known as ganas.
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With reference to the Gupta period, consider the following statements: 1. In the Gupta period, Bhagavatism or Vaishnavism over shadowed Mahayana Buddhism. 2. Nalanda became a centre of Buddhist education. 3. In this period, land taxes decreased in number and those on trade and commerce increased. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements the about Sangam literature: 1. Muvenders refer to the three crowned kingdoms of the Cheras, the Cholas and the Pallavas. 2. The Cholas controlled the Kaveri delta area. 3. Muziri and Tondi were ports under the control of the Pallavas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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