The Mahabharata is often described as an itihasa What does this term mean ........

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The Mahabharata is often described as an 'itihasa'. What does this term mean?

A poetic collection.

A historical account.

A mystical text.

A philosophical discourse.

'Itihasa' translates to 'thus it was', indicating it is generally considered a historical account.

This term signifies the document's importance and its blend of history and legend.

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