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UPSC 2016: 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?
(a)Shramana
(b)Parivraajaka
(c)Agrahaarika
(d)Maagadh
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The Maagadhas (along with Sutas) were professional bards whose hereditary role was to memorise and recite royal genealogies, dynastic chronicles and epic narratives. Shramana and Parivraajaka were ascetic wanderers, and Agrahaarika referred to managers of land grants, not court storytellers. ([vajiramandravi.com](https://vajiramandravi.com/upsc-exam/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/?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2016, GS Paper 1, as Question 89. It falls under Art & Culture > Festivals, Crafts & Folk Traditions.
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