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mediumQ. No. 15918

How many republican (gana-sangha) states existed during the Buddha's time?

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ASixteen
BTen
CEight
DFour
Correct Answer: TenYour Answer: B

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Buddhist sources conventionally enumerate ten important republican states or clans in the Buddha’s time, while sixteen refers to the Mahajanapadas as a whole.

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