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UPPSC 2012 GS-1 Ancient Indian History
Question

Pundravardhana Bhukti was located in

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: North Bengal

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “North Bengal”.
Pundravardhana Bhukti was an important territorial division in North Bengal during the Gupta period.

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