Historical Traditions and Social Groups

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2016

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ID: ART_MIS_2016_11 Ref: Ancient India by R.S. Sharma

With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and Epic tales was the profession of who of the following?

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The memorization of chronicles and dynastic histories was the profession of the Maagadha and Suta. They served as bards and historians in ancient Indian courts.

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