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The head of Bindusara's council of 500 members was called —

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Buddhist narrative tradition names Khallataka as a prominent Mauryan minister and associates him with leadership of a council of five hundred. Chanakya is associated with Chandragupta, Radhagupta with traditions surrounding Ashoka’s accession, and other named officials belong to different offices or contexts.

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Correct Answer: KhallatakaYour Answer: C

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Buddhist narrative tradition names Khallataka as a prominent Mauryan minister and associates him with leadership of a council of five hundred. Chanakya is associated with Chandragupta, Radhagupta with traditions surrounding Ashoka’s accession, and other named officials belong to different offices or contexts.

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