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'Mallapurana' was probably composed in -

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The text was written by the Jyesthi Mallas, a wrestling community of western India.
Updated On: Oct 1, 2026
  • Rajasthan
  • Punjab
  • Haryana
  • Gujarat
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Idea:
We solve this from the group that produced the text, not from the place names directly.

Step 2: Find the group:
The text is tied to the Jyesthi Mallas, who were professional wrestlers and teachers of the art.

Step 3: Find their home:
This community is associated with Gujarat, in places such as Modhera and Vadnagar in the north of the state.

Step 4: Link to the options:
Of the four states listed, Gujarat is the only one linked with this community.

Step 5: Note on doubt:
Modern wrestling culture is strong in Haryana and Punjab, but that does not decide where this old text was made. We trust the origin of the writers.

Final Answer:
The place of composition is Gujarat. \[ \boxed{\text{Gujarat}} \]
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