INDIAN HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In reference to ancient India, what was Gandharva?
A
God
B
Goddess
C
A division of vrihattar Bharat
D
None of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Among these Dalits, Gandharva or Gaine is one of the Dalit castes living in hilly region. Mainly, Gandharva are inhabit in the western hill districts like Lamjung, Tanahun, Kaski, Baglung, etc. According to the census of 2011, the total population of the Gaine is 6791.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kabandha was a gandharva (celestial musician) named Vishvavasu or Danu, who was cursed and made into an ugly, carnivorous demon by Indra, the king of heaven, and/or a sage named Ashtavakra. In an encounter with Rama and Lakshmana, the brothers sever his arms and proceed to cremate his corpse.

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