With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and Epictales was the profession of which of the following?
Explanation
The memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories, and Epic tales was the profession of Maagadha.
To make it easier to remember, let's break it down - Chronicles These are the records of historical events in chronological order. - Dynastic histories These detail the histories of dynasties or royal families. - Epic tales These are long, narrative poems about heroic deeds.
So, a Maagadha was essentially a historical storyteller or a keeper of history and legends.
Shramana: This term refers to ascetics and monks in Indian religious traditions like Jainism and Buddhism. They renounced worldly life to pursue spiritual enlightenment.
Parivraaj: Also known as Parivrajaka, this term refers to wandering mendicants or ascetics who renounced material life and traveled in search of spiritual wisdom.
Agrahaarika: This term is related to administrators or managers of agraharas (land grants given to Brahmins) and does not relate to the memorization of histories.