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The correct answer is option (d): A king defeated in a battle committing ritual suicide by starving himself to death. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2023, GS Paper 1, as Question 44. It falls under Art & Culture > Literature & Languages.
This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.
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