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UPPSC 2011 GS-1 Ancient Indian History
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Kumaradevi, a queen of Govinda Chandra Gahadavala, constructed Dharma-Chakra Jina Vihara at-

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Option D: Sarnath

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The correct answer is “Sarnath”.
Kumaradevi, a queen of Govindachandra Gahadavala, constructed Dharamachakra-Jina Vihara at Sarnath.

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