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Which subject did Xuan Zang study in India?

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Yogashastra 

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Chapter 11: Ancient Education System of India - Comprehension Check [Page 97]

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NCERT English - It So Happened Class 8
Chapter 11 Ancient Education System of India
Comprehension Check | Q 4. | Page 97

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