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Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2006 GS-I
Question

Adi Shandaracharya established four mathas. These mathas are situated at

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Option C: Joshimath, Dwarka, Puri, Sringeri

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The correct answer is “Joshimath, Dwarka, Puri, Sringeri ”.
Adi Shankaracharya established four mathas (monasteries) at the following locations: (3) Joshimath, Dwarka, Puri, Sringeri

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