Which of the Following Was the Unifying Characteristic of the Regional

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the unifying characteristic of the regional dynasties of South Asia in the third through first centuries BCE?

• A) patronage of Shiva
• B) patronage of Vishnu
• C) patronage of Buddhism
• D) patronage of Devi

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