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Mahajanapadas-The Magadha empire
The term 'Yavanapriya' mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts denoted
A) a fine variety of Indian Muslim
B) ivory
C) damsels sent to the Greek court for dance performance
D) pepper
Correct Answer:
D) pepper
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