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Q: At one stage in the Vedic Age, the king was called 'gopati' which meant '––––––'.
  • A. lord of the universe
  • B. lord of the people
  • C. lord of land
  • D. lord of cattle
Correct Answer: Option D - The king was called Gopati (lord of cattle) in the Vedic age. Cows were given an important place in the Vedic period. In the Rigveda, cows have been called Aghanya (forbidden to kill). Cows were considered sacred and were worshipped.
D. The king was called Gopati (lord of cattle) in the Vedic age. Cows were given an important place in the Vedic period. In the Rigveda, cows have been called Aghanya (forbidden to kill). Cows were considered sacred and were worshipped.

Explanations:

The king was called Gopati (lord of cattle) in the Vedic age. Cows were given an important place in the Vedic period. In the Rigveda, cows have been called Aghanya (forbidden to kill). Cows were considered sacred and were worshipped.