The following were among the more popular sacrifices performed in Ancient India. Examine the statements:

Rajasuya served as a means to legitimize ruler’s position
Vajapeya was carried out to ensure the prosperity of the ruler and the ruled
Ashvamedha served as a means to assert the strength of the ruler, an occasion to recite the popular legends, including fertility rite
Agnihotra was the everyday fire sacrifice prescribed for the male householder

Select the correct statements:

A 1 and 2 only

B 3 and 4 only

C 2, 3 and 4 only

D 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer & Explanation
Answer: [D]