UPSC History Optional · Paper I · 2014 · Q4(a) · 15 marks
Buddha’s teachings to a large extent could be helpful in understanding and resolving the problems of today’s society. Analyse critically.
- Chapter
- Period of Mahajanapadas
- Topic
- Buddhism
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