According to Manusmriti, Aryavarta was described as the region between:
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer:-
Himalayas and Vindhyas
Explanation:-
In the Manusmriti (2.22), Aryavarta is described as follows: the region that lies between the Himalayas and the Vindhya mountains, extending from the Eastern Sea (Bay of Bengal) to the Western Sea (Arabian Sea), is known as Aryavarta. This region defined the cultural and geographical boundaries of the Aryans in ancient India.
Key Points
According to the Manusmriti, this is considered the sacred land where people who adhere to virtue and dharma reside. Within Aryavarta, the region called 'Brahmavarta' is considered the most sacred, situated between the Saraswati and Drishadvati rivers.
Important Questions and Answers
Question: According to the Manusmriti, 'Brahmavarta' is situated between which two rivers?
Answer: Between the Saraswati and Drishadvati rivers.
Question: What is the literal meaning of Aryavarta?
Answer: The abode of the Aryans or the land where the Aryans lived.