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Which of the following books was not a primary source used by historians to study the early medieval period of India?

hard MCQ 4 marks Class 6 · History · Buildings, Paintings and Books
  1. a) The Arthashastra
  2. b) The Puranas
  3. c) The Mahabharata
  4. d) The Iliad
Answer
d) The Iliad

The correct answer is d) The Iliad — Thus the correct answer is The Iliad.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Recognise that the question asks for a book not used as a primary source for early medieval India.
  2. List the options and identify which text is not Indian in origin – The Iliad is an ancient Greek epic.
  3. Confirm that the other options (Arthashastra, Puranas, Mahabharata) are Indian primary sources.
  4. Thus the correct answer is The Iliad.
Common mistake: Choosing a non‑Indian text incorrectly as an Indian source

Concept tested: Identifying primary Indian historical sources

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