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Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings Cultural Developments — History STD 12 Humanities — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 HumanitiesHistoryThinkers, Beliefs and Buildings Cultural Developments3 Marks
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What do you mean by 'Dharma Chakra Pravartana'.
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Dharma Chakra Pravartana means ‘sitting in motion the wheel of dharma'. The first religious discourse or sermon delivered by Mahatma Buddha after attaining enlightenment at Sarnath near Varanasi. It is known as 'Mahachakra Pravartana'.

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