Question

Discuss the importance of literary sources in the reconstruc-
tion of ancient Indian history?
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Answer 1

Answer:

Books and manuscripts dealing with the phenomenon of religion are known as religious literature. The Vedas, the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata, the Gita and the Puranas can be referred to as religious literature. The Jain Angas and the Buddhist Tripitakas are also important literary sources.